Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 25–31

Monday, Oct. 25: Jerrod Loging of West Salem was traveling southbound on County Highway K in the town of Hamburg, and as he rounded a slight corner, there was a cow in the middle of the road. The two collided. Loging received minor injuries, and the vehicle had functional damage. The cow did not survive, and the owner, Nicholas Midtlien, was notified. 

Friday, Oct. 29: Logan Turnmire of Viola stated that as he was traveling southbound on County Highway S in the town of Liberty, a deer jumped into the road, so he swerved to avoid striking it. The vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, went down an embankment, struck a power pole, and overturned twice. Turnmire did not report any injuries. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. 

Sunday, Oct. 31: Nathaniel Leonard of De Soto stated that as he was traveling southbound on Highway 35 in the town of Genoa, he swerved to miss a deer. The vehicle went down an embankment and struck a tree and shrubs. Leonard failed to notify law enforcement of the accident. Leonard was cited for operating while revoked, failing to notify police of an accident, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and non-registration of auto. 

Sunday, Oct. 31: Angela Beitlich of Stoddard was traveling east on Prokosch Coulee Road in the town of Bergen, driving down a slight decline, when, according to Beitlich, a deer crossed the road. The vehicle went onto the left shoulder of the road, which dropped off at a steep descent. The vehicle came to a rest in the ditch, on its side. Beitlich and her minor passenger did not report any injuries. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. 

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Five car/deer accidents were reported last week: 

• Daniel Brown of La Crosse, on N. Ridge Road, town of Coon

• Vernon County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Egge, on Highway 56, town of Liberty

• Terri Menne of Richland Center, on Highway 14, town of Viroqua

• Martine Fezler of Greenwood, S.C., on Highway 14, town of Kickapoo

• Amanda Williams of Fox Lake, Wis., on Highway 35, town of Bergen

Vernon County Sheriff John Spears urges all drivers to be extra alert and cautious, as the start of rut is in full force. 

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