BARABOO, Wis. (WKOW) — A 13-year-old girl was killed in a crash involving an Amish buggy on July 15 at approximately 8:51 a.m. in the Village of Ironton.
Authorities identified the victim as Kristina Borntrager, a resident of LaValle, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. The collision occurred when a northbound pickup truck, driven by an 81-year-old man from Viola, struck the buggy just north of the Rabuck Road intersection.
Officials reported that the buggy had functioning lights and a slow-moving vehicle placard. Borntrager was wearing a high-visibility reflective vest at the time of the incident. The horse involved appeared uninjured, but the buggy sustained significant damage.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Lane closures and traffic detours were in effect during the response and investigation.