MONONA, Wis. (WKOW) — A seven-vehicle crash on March 24 at the intersection of East Broadway and Monona Drive resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.
Derek Schwarting, 25, from McFarland, was identified by the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office as the driver who died from injuries sustained in the accident. Preliminary findings confirmed his death, with additional testing underway.
Authorities reported that the driver of a pickup truck experienced a medical emergency, causing the vehicle to collide with several other cars that were stopped at a red light. Six individuals sustained injuries from the incident.
Emergency services responded promptly, providing medical aid to the injured and assisting with the investigation. The crash has prompted lane closures in the area as agencies continue to assess the scene.