Fatal Crash-TWP of Excelsior

On March 20, 2018 at approximately 10:22 A.M., the Sauk County Communications Center was notified of a two vehicle head on collision on STH 33 east of Ableman Rd. in the Township of Excelsior.  Sheriff’s Deputies, Reedsburg Fire Department, Reedsburg EMS, Sauk County Coroner, and Sauk County Highway Department were all sent to the scene.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2000 Toyota Camry was westbound on STH 33.  The operator, identified as Brent E. Fowler, age 43, from Reedsburg, attempted to pass another westbound vehicle at which time Fowlers vehicle struck a 2015 Chevy Traverse that was eastbound on STH 33.  The operator of the Traverse was identified as Thelma L Zastrow, age 60, from North Freedom.

Fowler was pronounced dead at the scene by the Sauk County Coroner’s Office. Reedsburg EMS and Med Flight transported Zastrow, along with two passengers from the Zastrow vehicle, to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. 

The crash remains under investigation by the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office and the Sauk County Crash Reconstruction Team