The News Republic reports, “the vehicle involved in the collision was a Waste Management truck that was making a turn from East Adams Street onto the Parkway when it was struck on the right side by a bicycle that was being legally ridden on the sidewalk.” The truck dragged bike and cyclist until it realized what had happened. The driver then stopped the truck and tried to help.

The woman was apparently taken by ambulance to the airport for a life flight to the hospital, but the doctor at the airport pronounced her dead.

According to WSAU, “The Langlade County sheriff’s department says a Honda CR-V hit Wissbroecker…The driver, a white man in his 30s who is about 6-feet tall with brown hair, drove off.”

The family is offering a reward to help find the driver. Donations can be made to the family’s cause at the CoVantage Credit Union, according to WSAU.

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Persons who have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle are typically required to blow into the device before the car will start. The driver may also be required to blow into the device while driving, and will gradually bring the vehicle to a stop if alcohol is detected.

Accidents caused by drunk drivers can have a serious effect on the health and livelihood of you and your family. If you have been involved in an accident with a drunk driver, contact the Waukesha drunk driving accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.

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Cyclist and father of 3 was passing through Summit on one of his regular morning training routes when the accident occurred. According to reports, the motorist was a a 20-year-old from Dousman.

To honor the deceased, tour organizers have planned a moment of silence before the ISCorp Downer Classic on Saturday. His death is the second cyclist death in Wisconsin thus far this year.

Both of the crash victims were transported to a Milwaukee hospital where they were treated for serious injuries.  Authorities say that both people involved in the crash are expected to survive.  Officials also add that they have had many recent complaints about vehicles speeding through town and they intend to discuss these matters to see what else can be done to protect Wisconsin drivers.

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According to police, 16,338 crashes occurred in 2009 between deer and vehicles in Wisconsin alone. Dane County reported 873 crashes within its borders. Although lower, Waukesha County reported 680 crashes. The third most frequent deer-vehicle crashing county, Shawano County, reported that its 648 crashes accounted for over half of all vehicle crashes in the county.

Motorcyclists need to be especially careful, as these crashes can prove fatal without the full bulk of a car or truck to protect the driver or passengers.

Law enforcement officials offered safety tips for motorists. They noted that deer are most active in the early morning and in the evening. Deer seldom travel alone, and if one is spotted, it is likely that another is nearby.  Deer will not move solely because of head lights. If a deer is on the side of the road, slow down and blare the car horn with one long blast.

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Reported just after 3:30 in the afternoon, the incident occurred at the intersection of State Highway 74 and Lindsay Road in Pewaukee, Wis. A 79 year-old woman and 83 year-old man were traveling in a van, going west on Lindsay Road, when they were struck by a southbound delivery truck, which was driven by a 53 year-old man. The force of the collision drove the vehicles into a 20 year-old man’s car stopped at the intersection. He was waiting in the southbound lane of Highway 74.

According to the police reports, the 83 year-old man, driver of the truck, and driver of the car were all taken to nearby hospitals, while the accident claimed the life of the 79 year-old woman. No reports were issued on the level of injuries sustained by the other people involved in the truck accident.

The police stated that the reckless driver ran a red light, missed hitting another car, and then rammed into a pillar outside the hospital. The identity of the driver is known, and he, a 23 year-old male, is currently wanted by the Milwaukee police. He suffered minor injuries, but fled after the incident. There was no comment as to if the driver was intoxicated or driving at dangerously high speeds.

The police report additionally included that the children involved in the crash were in car seats, but those seats were not properly connected to the car.

Several people blame the school district for not providing safer routes, since there is no sidewalk near the school, and students must walk on the road or in the ditch to get to school. The school is also considering placing a crossing guard near the campus to prevent another pedestrian accident.