Accident articles related to Madison
A Portage teen was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in Columbia County. The driver, a 17-year-old, lost control of the car and hit a tree, resulting in a fatality. The incident is currently under investigation.
A person was pronounced dead following a single-vehicle car crash in Madison, Mississippi. The gray passenger car crashed into the trees near the Madison Avenue Exit and was engulfed in flames. Despite efforts to save the driver, they were pronounced dead on the scene.
A man named Cortez Brooks died in a deadly wreck on Madison's near west side. The crash occurred on Aug. 10, 2023, in the 400 block of W. Washington Ave. The vehicle involved in the crash was significantly damaged and the road was closed for seven hours.
Dump truck driver Roger Hamilton, 84, died in a collision with a semi on a Sauk Co. highway in the Town of Washington. The collision occurred when Hamilton's dump truck struck a tractor-trailer at an intersection. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Three people are dead after a fiery head-on collision in the Town of Warren on Friday afternoon left both vehicles involved engulfed in flames. A bystander saved a fourth person's life by pulling them from the burning vehicle.
A heavy duty flatbed trailer detached from a semi truck in Madison, severely injuring the driver. The incident occurred on Monday morning and emergency crews were able to remove the driver from the heavily damaged sedan. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
A car caught fire on the side of I-39/90 in Madison, Wisconsin. The driver, who was the only one in the car, was not injured. Lanes were closed for a mile around the incident, but all lanes have been reopened.
Northwoods League umpire Conor McKenzie tragically passed away in a car accident while traveling to the Madison Mallards game against the Wausau Woodchucks. McKenzie, an exceptional umpire and beloved person, had dedicated himself to the game and will be deeply missed. The league will honor his memory with a moment of silence before tomorrow night's games.
A 43-year-old man in Lancaster was arrested for operating while intoxicated after crashing into a truck while attempting to pass it. The incident occurred on Friday morning in Lancaster, Wisconsin. The truck driver was not injured, but the 43-year-old and his passenger sustained minor injuries.
A garbage truck caught fire on the Beltline in Madison due to a mechanical issue. The driver pulled over after smelling something in the exhaust and saw other drivers trying to get him to pull over. Firefighters struggled to control the fire due to it being powered by natural gas.