BRIGHAM, Wis. (WFRV) – The driver of a pickup truck who reportedly failed to stop at a ‘dangerous’ southern Wisconsin intersection was pronounced dead at the scene after getting hit by a semi.
Around 12:45 p.m. on Friday, May 2, deputies with the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office were called to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of USH 18/151 and CTH K in the Town of Brigham.
Deputies say their investigation indicated that a semi-truck was traveling westbound on USH 18/151 when a pickup truck, traveling southbound on CTH K, failed to stop at the intersection.
The driver of the pickup truck, identified as 70-year-old David Glessing of Black Earth, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The driver of the semi was identified as a 45-year-old from Stockton, California.
Deputies say this was Iowa County’s fifth traffic fatality of 2025 and the second deadly crash at this intersection in just over two weeks.
Yesterday’s crash is more than a tragic statistic — it’s another heartbreaking reminder of how dangerously outdated and hazardous the USH 18/151 corridor has become. We are again mourning the loss of another victim, David Glessing, and offering our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the first responders who once again stepped up with professionalism, compassion, and determination in the face of a tragic event. It took a tremendous coordinated effort to safely investigate the crash and clear the scene, requiring the closure of the highway for over five hours. We are grateful for the dedication and teamwork shown by everyone on scene.
Sheriff Michael W. Peterson, Iowa County Sheriff’s Office
The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol.
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Sheriff Peterson added that there will be a joint public meeting on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at the Barneveld-Brigham Municipal Building to discuss the CTH K / USH 18-151 intersection. “A lot of people are rightfully concerned about this dangerous intersection,” Sheriff Peterson concluded.
The following agencies assisted during the investigation:
- Barneveld EMS
- Barneveld Fire Department
- Barneveld Police Department
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office
- Dodgeville Fire and EMS
- Hollandale Fire Department
- Iowa County Highway Department
- Iowa County Sheriff’s Office
- Iowa County Technical Rescue
- Mount Horeb Fire Department
- Ridgeway Fire Department
- Verona Fire Department
- Wisconsin State Patrol
No additional details have been released.
