Fatal accident reported in Green Lake County

At approximately 7:41 a.m. on Aug. 16 the Green Lake County Sheriff’s E911 communication Center received multiple 911 calls concerning a motor vehicle crash on STH73 at CTH H in the Town of Green Lake. Initial reports indicated there may have been up to three vehicles involved.

Greek Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies began arriving at 7:45 a.m. They were able to determine that there were two vehicles involved and three persons who need medical attention.

A gray sedan was eastbound on CTH H.  A straight truck used for painting roadways was traveling North on STH 73.  The sedan did not stop at the stop sign and struck the truck upon entering the intersection.  A 74 year old female was operating the gray sedan.  That patient was transported to Ripon Medical Center by Southern Green Lake County Ambulance Service and died as a result of the crash injuries.

The paint truck rolled onto its’ side, and the two male occupants aged 24 and 30 of that vehicle were transported by ambulance.  Their injuries were non-life threatening.  Markesan Fire Department, Markesan Police Department and Markesan Emergency Government assisted at the scene. Wisconsin State Patrol was requested to assist in the investigation.   STH 73 was closed for approximately 7 hours.  The highway was reopened shortly before 3 p.m.

This traffic crash is being investigated by the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Patrol.  The investigation is ongoing.