Monroe County, WI – One person was seriously injured Thursday morning after a vehicle struck a horse-drawn buggy on Highway 33 in the Town of Sheldon, prompting a temporary highway closure and an active investigation.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 8:10 a.m. Thursday on Highway 33 near Opera Road. Authorities said a Chevy Tahoe traveling westbound struck an occupied horse-drawn buggy as the buggy attempted to turn into a driveway on the south side of the roadway.
Investigators said the Tahoe was passing the buggy at the time of the collision. The driver of the buggy suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The condition of the injured person has not been released.
Emergency crews shut down Highway 33 for approximately one hour while first responders worked the scene and cleared debris. Drivers in the area experienced delays during the morning commute.
Officials have not released the names of those involved, and no citations or charges have been announced as of Thursday afternoon. The crash remains under investigation.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Monroe County 911 Communications, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Ontario Ambulance, and the Ontario Fire Department.
Highway 33 runs through a rural corridor frequently used by both motor vehicles and horse-drawn transportation. Authorities are reminding drivers to use caution, especially when approaching slow-moving vehicles in rural areas.
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