DELAVAN, Wis. (WFRV) – A deputy driving in southern Wisconsin narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a truck that was passing traffic in a no-passing zone, leading to a multi-vehicle crash.
Around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, a deputy with the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office was driving eastbound on Highway 50 in Delavan when he saw a truck coming at him head-on in the eastbound lane.
The truck was allegedly trying to pass other westbound vehicles in a marked no-passing zone.
The deputy tried to evade the head-on collision but was sideswiped by the truck. The release states that the truck continued, subsequently sideswiping another eastbound vehicle before crashing head-on with a third vehicle.
All vehicles remained at the scene and were inoperable as a result of the crash, including the deputy’s squad car that came to a stop on the highway with ‘extensive damage.’
A citizen who witnessed the crash reportedly stopped and helped the deputy get out of his squad. He was then told that other witnesses stopped to help the driver of the truck, who was trapped in the truck.
The deputy immediately went to help the driver of the truck, who needed medical attention.
Law enforcement from the City and Town of Delavan Police Departments and the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office got to the scene to provide treatment to the other injured drivers. It was noted that all injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
Deputies stated that the driver of the truck was experiencing a ‘medical emergency,’ which was deemed a “significant contributing factor” in the crash.
The community’s willingness to stop and assist our injured Deputy and other drivers in this crash did not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. We extend our sincere thanks to the citizens involved, the City of Delavan Police and Fire Department, the Town of Delavan Police and Fire Department, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Captain Josh Staggs, Walworth County Sheriff’s Office
No other details were provided.
