22-19-19-2023 DIP NEWS

On December 15, 2023, at approximately 4:08 pm, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle head-on crash in County H just west of County D in Smelser Township. An initial investigation indicated that Alana Duggan, age 19 of Galena, IL, was driving west on County H about a mile west of County D in Smelser Township in a 2016 Dodge Ram.

Ethan Griffin, age 16 of Kieler, was going east on County H in a 2016 GMC and began to cross the center line. Duggan observed Griffin’s vehicle continue into her oncoming lane as she began braking. Griffin’s vehicle struck Duggan head on in the westbound lane. After colliding, both vehicles slid into the north ditch line. A trailer being pulled by Duggan was blocking the westbound lane. The front of both vehicles was locked together and caught fire. The Duggans and bystanders removed Griffin from his burning vehicle. Griffin was transported from the scene by UW Medflight with serious injuries. Dustan Duggan, age 47 of Dubuque, was a passenger in the Dodge truck and was transported to Southwest Health Center in Platteville by Platteville EMS. Griffin’s GMC, Duggan’s Dodge truck, and a 2011 Mercedes Benz being trailered by Duggan all received heavy damage and were towed from the scene by Donnies Tire and Tow and Guys Trucking. Assisting at the scene were the Cuba City Fire Department, the Dickeyville Fire Department, Platteville EMS, Cuba City Police Department, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The crash remains under investigation.