ROCK COUNTY, WI : One man is dead after a crash on Sunday, June 11, 2017

According to the Rock County Sheriff's Office, one man is dead after a crash on Highway 11/14 by County Road O. Authorities say alcohol may have been a factor.

In a news release, Sheriff Robert Spoden says on June 11, 2017 at 2:56 PM, deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle traffic crash occurring on E. HWY 11/14 by County Road O. Upon arrival, Deputies located a white Chevrolet pickup in the south ditch that had significant front end damage.

Inside the pickup was a deceased 45 year old male from Darien, WI according to his Wisconsin Driver’s License. In the westbound inside lane was a semi and tanker that had passenger’s side damage.

The driver of the semi, Jeffrey A. Fisher (54 years old), from Sturtevant, WI, was not injured.

Early investigation shows both the semi and the pickup were westbound on E HWY 11/14, east from County Road O. Westbound traffic splits into two lanes, and the semi was in the inside lane with the pickup in the outside lane.

For unknown reasons, the pickup deviated from its lane and entered semi’s lane, causing the passenger’s side of the semi and the driver’s side of the pickup to strike each other. The pickup began to spin and crossed the median and eastbound lanes. The pickup entered the south ditch and struck guide wires for a utility pole. The semi was able to continue a short distance in the westbound lanes and stopped.

Several witnesses reported erratic driving from the 45 year old male in the pickup just prior to the crash. He was not wearing a seatbelt, and alcohol is considered a factor.

At this time it is not anticipated that any criminal charges or citations will be issued.

Also assisting with this incident were the Wisconsin State Patrol, Janesville Police Department, Janesville Fire/EMS, and MD-1.

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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One man dead in Rock County crash