Grant County Accidents

Minivan Vs. Tractor Crash 

On 08/14/2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., The Grant County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle vs. tractor crash on Highway 151, near Southwest Road.  

When officers arrived, they learned Martin Euler, 18, of Hazel Green, was northbound on Highway 151 operating a tractor pulling a chopper box. At the same time, Rogan Hellwig was also northbound on Hwy 151 in a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. As Hellwig came upon the tractor and trailer, he did not see the farm machinery right away. Hellwig attempted to swerve, but collided with the rear driver's side tire of the chopper box. Hellwig's vehicle sustained heavy damage as a result of the crash, and Euler's farm equipment was able to be driven from the scene.  

Southwest Health Center EMS responded to the scene, but neither driver required transport. Hellwig was cited for inattentive driving.  

The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the UW - Platteville Police Department, Platteville Fire Department, SOS Road Rescue, and Southwest Health Center EMS. 

Motorcycle Crash with injury 

On Saturday August 16, 2025 at 2:06 pm the Grant county Sheriff's office was notified of a one vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, on STH 133 north of Dogtail Road, in the Town of Potosi.  

When the Deputy arrived, he learned Jett James Johnson, 21, of Madison, was traveling south on STH 133 on his 2023 Kawasaki EX400 when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road and struck a guardrail. Johnson was wearing protective gear, but sustained serious injuries in the crash. Potosi Fire and Potosi EMS responded to the scene and requested assistance from UW-Med Flight. Potosi Fire secured a landing zone near the scene and Johnson was transported by Potosi EMS to the helicopter, where he was flown to UW-Hospital in Madison for treatment of his injuries.  

Assisting at the scene was the Potosi Fire Department, Potosi EMS and UW-Med Flight. The crash remains under investigation.