Tractor Accident in the Township of Freedom

News Release

On 08/01/12 at 5:47pm, the Sauk County Communications Center received a call regarding a subject that had been pinned underneath a tractor at a residence on Cox Road in the Township of Freedom. A Sauk County Deputy responded as well as the North Freedom Fire Department and First Responders along with Baraboo Ambulance. Dean D. Steinhorst, age 82, of Baraboo, had been found by a family member after having been pinned under the tractor for an unknown length of time. Steinhorst was transported to UW Hospital in Madison by MedFlight with severe internal injuries. It is possible that Steinhorst may have slipped and fallen under the tractor.

Later that night Steinhorst died from his injuries.

Sheriff Chip Meister