January 9, 2026 – Dodge Co., Wi – Dodge County reported a fatal crash on Thursday morning in the town of Burnett. Names of those involved have been released.
The driver of the passenger car, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was identified as 33-year-old Justin Dean, from Whitewater, Wisconsin.
The semi driver was 38-year-old Richard Walker, from Burnett, Wisconsin.
The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.
Below is the initial report.
January 8, 2026 – Dodge Co., Wi – The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on County Highway A near Prospect Road in the town of Burnett.
At approximately 6:19 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, a citizen called 911 to report a car driving erratically, including crossing the centerline, northbound on County Highway A near Juneau.
A deputy was on County Highway A near Beaver Dam and began driving south to try to locate the car. The citizen caller stayed on the line as the deputy was responding, and eventually told dispatchers the car had struck a semi, head-on.
The driver of the car was the only occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity and hometown are under investigation.
The driver of the semi was the only occupant of that vehicle. He was a 38-year-old man from Burnett. He was not injured but evaluated and released at the scene by medical personnel.
The sheriff’s office was assisted by Horicon Fire Department and EMS, Burnett Fire Department and First Responders, Juneau Fire Department, and the Dodge County Medical Examiner. The crash remains under investigation.
