CASHTON, Wis. (WFRV) – Deputies in western Wisconsin say two people suffered minor injuries when one driver crashed into the back of a postal worker while allegedly waving to an Amish farmer.
Around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, deputies with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on Oneida Road in Cashton, just outside the Town of Clinton.
Deputies say a pickup truck was driving north when he reportedly looked out his passenger window to wave at a “farmer in the Amish community.” At the same time, a postal worker was pulling away from a mailbox after making a delivery.
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The pickup truck reportedly braked and steered left while the postal worker accelerated and turned right. However, the truck crashed into the left rear of the postal worker.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Office
Vernon County Sheriff’s Office
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and were treated by first responders but refused additional treatment.
The crash remains under investigation. No additional information was provided.
