CTH D Crash

On August 20, 2012, at approximately 7:17 p.m., the Sauk County Communications Center was notified of a truck versus motorcycle crash on CTH D at CTH W, in the township of Westfield. Loganville Fire Department, Reedsburg EMS, and Sauk County Sheriff’s Department all responded to the scene.

The initial investigation revealed that the Suzuki motorcycle, operated by Donald D. Shaffer, age 70 of Reedsburg, was traveling west bound on CTH W and failed to stop at the stop sign. Shaffer’s motorcycle then collided with a north bound Chevrolet truck, operated by Jordyn M. Schara, age 17 of North Freedom.

Shaffer, who was wearing a helmet, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Sauk County Coroner Greg Hahn. Schara, who was wearing a seat belt, received non- life threatening injuries and was transported to Reedsburg Area Medical Center for treatment.

Alcohol and speed are not considered to be factors in the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff Chip Meister