Fatal Crash - Town of Franklin

On July 6, 2017, at approximately 6:25 P.M., the Sauk County 9-1-1 Center received a report of a single vehicle crash on STH 23 north of CTH N in the Town of Franklin.  The initial investigation revealed that a Daniel R. Rizzo, age 19, from Lemont, IL was operating a 2005 Ford truck southbound on STH 23.  Rizzo crossed over the roadway and entered the northbound ditch.  The truck then rolled onto the passenger side and slid into a utility pole.

Medflight was sent to the accident and medical personnel from the UW Hospital pronounced Rizzo dead as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.  Rizzo was wearing a seatbelt and alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.  Rizzo was the only occupant in the vehicle.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Plain Fire Department, Plain EMS, Plain Police Department and the Sauk County Coroner’s Office.

The crash remains under investigation by the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Chip Meister