Jefferson County crash in Town of Cold Spring; 1 dead, 1 hurt

Jefferson County sheriff's deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Cold Spring on Wednesday, Oct. 16. One person died in the wreck – a second was seriously hurt. 

Officials said the collision happened just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday on County Highway U. The preliminary investigation shows a vehicle was traveling eastbound on CTH U when it crossed over the centerline and struck a vehicle that was traveling westbound. Both vehicles only had a driver – no passengers. 

The driver of the eastbound vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the westbound vehicle was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Fort Atkinson Fire Department, Whitewater Police and Fire Departments, and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner.