Vehicle Vs. Train Fatal Crash - Wheeler

On Monday, February 13, 2017 at approximately 3:19 AM the Dunn County E-911 Center received a report of a pickup truck versus train crash at the railroad crossing at County Highway S near the intersection of State Highway 170. Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputies, Colfax Fire, Colfax Rescue, Dunn County First Responders, and a Mayo-One Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival at the scene deputies found that a pickup truck had been struck by a westbound train and sustained extensive damage. The male driver, of rural Wheeler, was the lone occupant in the vehicle. Deputies and medical personnel attempted life saving measures but were unsuccessful. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office.

It appears that the truck was stopped, facing north bound on County Highway S on the tracks at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Canadian National Railroad Police.

The young man killed in yesterday morning’s crash has been identified as Andrew R. Lee, age 27.

He was driving a 2000 Chevy, Pickup.

Criminal Damage Arrests - Town of Menomonie

On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at about 11:26 p.m. the Dunn County E911 Center received a report of three individuals being disorderly at the Veteran Center of Menomonie located in the Town of Menomonie. The caller reported that one of the subjects had displayed a small handgun and that after being asked to leave, the three individual had slashed approximately 15 car tires on 12 different vehicles.

Deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and found that the suspects had already left the center. Deputies obtained information about the incident and the suspects involved and requested assistance form the Menomonie Police Department check a local motel that had been mentioned by one of the suspects. Officers from the Menomonie Police Department went to that motel and made contact with the three subjects.

When deputies arrived at the motel they made contact with the three individuals and asked their side of the story. When deputies completed their questioning of the suspects, they arrested the three suspects for Felony criminal damage to property and Disorderly Conduct. A third subject was also charged with Carrying a Handgun in a Tavern. All three suspect were arrested and transported to the Dunn County Jail.

Jason Paul Beach, M/W, Foxworth, MS Criminal Damage, Disorderly Conduct and Carrying

Handgun in a Tavern

Roman Gene Wheeler, M/W, French Creek, WV Criminal Damage and Disorderly Conduct

James Austin Peak, M/W, Foxworth, MS Criminal Damage and Disorderly Conduct

They will all be appearing in Dunn County Circuit Court on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

No other information is available at this time.

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Three Vehicle Fatal Crash - Town of Menomonie

On December 23, 2016 at 5:16 p.m. the Dunn County E-911 Center received a report of a two car motor vehicle crash on USH 12 near 429th Street in the Town of Menomonie. The caller also reported road blockage and personal injury.

When Deputies arrived on the scene they found three vehicles were involved in the crash. A 2013 Kia Soul operated by a 56 year old male from Colfax was traveling east on USH 12 when it collided with a westbound 2004 Chevy Venture Van operated by a 70 year old male from Knapp. The operator from the van was ejected and then the vehicles were struck by an east bound 2011 Chevrolet Colorado operated by a 43 year old female from Wilson. The truck came to rest on top of the male that was ejected. He was extricated and taken to Mayo Eau Claire. His condition is unknown at this time.

The driver and passenger of the Kia Soul were transported by ambulance to Mayo- Menomonie. The driver of the Chevrolet Colorado was transported by private vehicle to Mayo-Menomonie.

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On December 24, 2016 the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the driver of the Chevy Venture Van, Ronnie Imboden, died from injuries sustained as a result of the crash.

The driver of the Kia Soul was identified as Joseph Broker of Colfax and his passenger was Lori Broker also of Colfax. Their medical conditions are unknown to the sheriff’s office.

The driver of the Colorado truck was Jennifer Thatcher of Wilson.

Road conditions, due to adverse weather, were a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.