Posted on 07/21/2023

DATE: July 20, 2023
SUBJECT: Fatal Crash 2023-26740
AUTHORITY: Sergeant Brandon Hood

On July 20, 2023, at approximately 11:06 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a two vehicle accident on County Trunk K at Interstate 41 in the Town of Hartford. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Slinger Police Department responded to the scene. St. Lawrence and Hartford Fire Departments also responded. Upon arrival of the first deputy, it was determined that the operator of a west bound vehicle was deceased. The operator was identified as a 21 year old Town of Hartford man. This vehicle struck a vehicle operated by a 64 year old Fond du Lac County woman. After fire personnel completed extrication, she was transported by Flight for Life to a hospital for treatment.

Initial investigation indicates the vehicle operated by the Fond du Lac County woman was turning north onto the northbound on ramp to Interstate 41 when it was stuck by the vehicle operated by the Town of Hartford man. Speed appears to be a contributing factor.

The roadway was closed for approximately six hours. The crash remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. This is the 11th traffic fatality investigated by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 2023.