RICHLAND COUNTY, Wis. — A significant two-vehicle crash unfolded on U.S. Highway 14 on Monday, resulting in severe injuries for one driver who was ejected from their SUV. The incident occurred at the intersection of Highway 14 and Twin Bluffs Drive.
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene where a Ford Escape collided with a milk truck. Witnesses reported that the SUV's driver, 38-year-old Andres Ixta, failed to stop at the stop sign on Twin Bluffs Drive before merging onto the highway.
The milk truck, traveling east on Highway 14, struck the Ford Escape. Prior to the collision, reports to Richland County Dispatch noted that the Ford Escape had been seen driving on a gravel bike trail between Gotham and Twin Bluffs.
As a result of the crash, Ixta was thrown from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries. UW Medflight was called to the scene, landing at Richland Hospital to transport him to UW Health Hospital for further treatment.
The driver of the milk truck was cooperative throughout the investigation. The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting with both the crash reconstruction and a thorough inspection of the commercial vehicle involved.
In the aftermath, Highway 14 was closed for several hours as investigators worked at the site. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with continued support from the Wisconsin State Patrol.