Car v Tree Accident Near Cashton
On April 27, 2021 at 3:11 p.m. the Vernon County Emergency Dispatch Center was notified about a single vehicle crash east of Cashton on Carlson Ridge Road. Edward D. Bethhauser, age 64, of rural Westby reported that he began sneezing. Bethhauser was unable to control his vehicle. The Bethauser vehicle left the roadway, hitting a fence, small trees, and coming to rest after hittting a large tree approximately 100 feet off the road. Bethhauser was able to free himself from the wreckage. Area residents heard the crash and came to provide help.
Edward Bethauser was checked out by Cashton 1st Responders and Lafarge Ambulance Service for minor injuries. Bethhauser refused transportion to the hospital.
Hillsboro Man Killed in ATV Accident
On February 1, 2021 at 1:28 p.m. the Vernon County Emergency Dispatch Center was notified about an ATV crash west of Hillsboro on County Highway F. A rural Hillsboro man lost control of his ATV while operating eastbound on County Highway F. The operator tried to regain control and in the process was ejected off the ATV. The ATV continued into the ditch where it came to rest on its wheels.
The ATV operator was transported to Gundersen Health St. Joseph by Hillsboro Ambulance with severe injuries. A short time later Gunderson-Air flew the ATV operator to Gundersen Health. County Highway F remained fully closed while officials cleared the scene.