Supplemental News Release #2

Incident Type:  Fatal Vehicle Crash

Incident Date:  8/1/2013

Current Date:  8/5/2013

Incident Location: Intersection Highway 12 / N. Superior Avenue at County Highway ET / Veterans Street

The investigation has identified the vehicle operated by Stevie A. Jorgensen was traveling south on Highway 12 / N. Superior Avenue when it failed to stop for a red traffic control signal. 

Jorgensen’s vehicle was struck on the driver side by a vehicle travelling west on Veterans Street.  The striking vehicle was being operated by Dean I. Pierce of Tomah.  The impact of the crash resulted in Jorgensen’s vehicle striking a vehicle on W. Veterans Street that was waiting to make a left turn to travel north.  This vehicle was being operated by Deana K. Brabant, also of Tomah.  Jorgensen’s vehicle partially overturned and came to rest on the passenger side.

Stevie Jorgensen was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.  The autopsy revealed Stevie Jorgensen died as a result of massive head injuries. 

Ron Waddell

Lieutenant – Support Services

Supplemental News Release

Incident Type:  Fatal Vehicle Crash

Incident Date:  8/1/2013

Current Date:  8/2/2013

Incident Location:  Highway 12 / N. Superior Avenue at County Highway ET / Veterans St.

Traffic Crash Victim Identification:

Deceased – Stevie A. Jorgensen (F/W, 29-years-old)

Deana K. Brabant – (F/W, 45-years-old) received non-life threatening injuries and was transported by Tomah Area Ambulance to Tomah Memorial hospital.

Dean I. Pierce – (M/W, 58-years-old) evaluated on scene by Emergency Medical Technicians, released.

The Tomah Police Department continues to investigate this crash with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol Technical Reconstruction Unit. 

Portions of the intersection remained closed from the time of the crash until the completion of the on-scene investigation (3:10 p.m. – 5:38 p.m.).

Agencies assisting at the scene included the Monroe County Communication Center, Tomah Fire Dept. Tomah Area Ambulance, Wisconsin State Patrol, Tomah Dept of Public Works, and the Warrens First Responders.

Released by:  Lieutenant Ron Waddell

Original News Release (8/1/2013)

Incident Type:  Vehicle Crash  - Fatal

Incident Date & Time: 8/1/2013  3:10 PM

Incident Location: Hwy 12/Superior Ave at Veterans St.

Details: On Aug 1, 2013 at approx 3:10pm the Tomah Police Department responded to a three vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Superior Ave and Veterans St.   Shortly after arrival it was determined that the driver of one of the vehicles, a 29 year old female from the Tomah area, was deceased.  The operator of the second vehicle was transported to the Tomah Memorial Hospital by the Tomah Area Ambulance with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.  The operator of the third vehicle was not injured. 

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.  The Wisconsin State Patrol Technical Reconstruction Unit was called to assist at the crash scene.

Agencies assisting at the scene included the Tomah Police Dept,  Tomah Fire Dept. Tomah Area Ambulance, Wisconsin State Patrol, Tomah Dept of Public Works, and the Warrens First Responders.

Released by: Lt. Mark Nicholson

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