Wisconsin

Melissa J. Heitke Killed in Accident at State Hwy 136 in Sauk County, WI

Published on: September 22, 2021

Date of Accident
September 17, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Melissa J. Heitke
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 136, Baraboo, Sauk County, WI, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that killed a driver at State Hwy 136 in Sauk County, WI on September 17th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Investigators say that during their initial findings, a Chevrolet Impala operated by Melissa J. Heitke may have crossed a center line, colliding head-on with a Freightliner heavy duty truck. The impact sent the vehicle into a ditch and left Heitke with injuries so severe, she was pronounced dead at an area hospital shortly after arrival. The driver of the truck, William J Obermeier, was also hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Sauk County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck, Chevrolet Impala
Road/Highway
State Hwy 136
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Impala crossed a center line and collided head-on with a dump truck

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