Crash involving 2 semis temporarily shuts down portion of Highway 33 in Dodge Co.

DODGE COUNTY -- Both lanes of State Highway 33 in Dodge County were closed Thursday morning, Dec. 20 following a crash involving two semis. It happened around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of County Highway TW in the Town of Hubbard.

According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Peterbilt was traveling north on County Highway TW when the driver failed to stop for the stop sign. The Peterbilt struck a 2016 Freightliner headed eastbound on State Highway 33.

Crash on Highway 33 near Highway TW in Dodge County (Courtesy: Jason Vasconcelos)

The road blockage caused both lanes of State Highway 33 to be shut down until the debris could be cleared. At approximately 10:35 a.m., the eastbound lane of State Highway 33 reopened.

Crash on Highway 33 near Highway TW in Dodge County (Courtesy: Jason Vasconcelos)

The driver of the Peterbilt was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Heavy fog was believed to be a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.

The scene was cleared by 12:30 p.m.

Crash on Highway 33 near Highway TW in Dodge County (Courtesy: Jason Vasconcelos)