19-year-old arrested for drunk driving after serious crash

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle, serious-injury crash which occurred on State Highway 33 near Hidden Valley Drive, in the township of Beaver Dam.

Shortly after 3 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025, multiple people called 911 to report the crash. The investigation thus far showed the sedan was westbound at a high rate of speed, and was overtaking other westbound traffic, as reported by multiple callers who had observed his reckless driving. The car was overtaking a westbound car, in a no-passing zone, on a curve, when it lost control, entered the right ditch striking a row of trees and overturning. The driver was trapped in the car, and extricated by the fire department. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital to await a medical helicopter, which took him to a trauma center with suspected serious injuries.

The 19 year old Grafton man was arrested for operating while impaired prior to being flown to a trauma center from a local hospital. He was the only occupant of the vehicle.

Excessive speed and alcohol use were the primary factors in the crash.