DeForest, WI – Drivers traveling through Dane County are experiencing delays today after a semi crash disrupted traffic along a major interstate corridor early this morning.
According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, troopers are investigating a crash that occurred just before 3 a.m. along I-39/90 northbound near County Road N, just south of DeForest. Authorities say a semi tractor-trailer hauling food products left the roadway and struck a high-voltage power pole, knocking it down near the northbound lanes.
The impact caused significant infrastructure damage and prompted an emergency response. The semi driver was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by crews at the scene. The driver was then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
The crash site is located in Dane County, just northeast of Madison, a heavily traveled area for early-morning commuters and commercial traffic. While the northbound lanes were not fully shut down, officials warn that traffic delays are expected as utility crews and road crews work to repair the damaged power pole and ensure the area is safe for motorists.
Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through the area and to consider alternate routes if possible. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recommends checking 511wi.gov for the latest updates on lane restrictions, traffic conditions, and potential closures.
No additional injuries were reported, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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