Double fatal crash reported in Dodge County

An 84-year-old male and 79-year-old female, both of rural Hustisford, are dead following a four-vehicle traffic crash on State Highway 33 in the town of Herman in east-central Dodge County.

A 71-year-old male from Shorewood was taken by ambulance to a level two trauma center with suspected non-life-threatening injuries.

A 17-year-old male from rural Mayville, and a 43-year-old Kewaskum female, were evaluated at the scene by medical personnel, but not taken to a hospital.

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 911 callers reported a multiple-vehicle crash with serious injuries and entrapment on State Highway 33 between Pierce Road and Town Hall Road. The initial investigation indicated a westbound passenger car driven by the 17-year-old male, crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound pickup truck driven by the 84-year-old male and his 79-year-old passenger. That pickup was struck by a following, eastbound passenger car driven by the 71-year-old Shorewood male, and a fourth car following that one had minor damage from either debris or light contact. The fourth car was driven by the 43- year-old Kewaskum female.

Both of the deceased were pronounced dead at the scene, following their extrication from the pickup, and life-saving measures were administered.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. Also responding to and assisting at the scene were Iron Ridge Fire Department and First Responders, Theresa Fire Department and EMS, Mayville EMS, Allenton Fire Department and EMS, Beaver Dam Paramedics, West Bend Paramedics, Flight For Life (two helicopters), Dodge County Sheriff Chaplain, Dodge County Medical Examiner, and Dodge County Emergency Response Team (DCERT).

State Highway 33 was fully closed during the response and investigation and is expected to be opened up by about 4 pm.