RIDGEWAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 60-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested after he admitted to moving a barricade and entering a closed-off construction zone on Thursday morning.
The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were dispatched around 10:49 a.m. on Thursday to a reported crash and disturbance near the intersection of US-18-151 and County Road HHH in Ridgeway.
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Deputies at the scene identified the operator as 60-year-old Brian McConnell of Ridgeway, who admitted to moving a barricade and entering a marked closed construction zone.
Preliminary investigations indicated that McConnell attempted to turn around in the active area and that he did so at high speeds, nearly crashing into a worker in front of a parked semi. McConnell’s vehicle rolled back, hitting the semi after he exited to confront workers.
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McConnell was found near the Ridgeway Marshal Office later on Thursday, and was arrested on felony charges of First-Degree Reckless Endangerment.
The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office added that the public is urged to respect all posted construction signs and road closures to ensure all safety.
