Town of Sherman, WI — July 19, 2025, One person was killed following a car accident that occurred at around 9:30 P.M. on Highway 79.
According to reports, a two-vehicle crash occurred along the northbound lanes of Highway 79 near 790th Avenue, when a vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a truck.
When first responders arrived at the scene they found the truck in a southbound ditch, and the other vehicle in a northbound ditch. A 36-year-old woman was found fatally injured inside the vehicle in the northbound ditch and she was pronounced deceased. Officials have not released an update on the status of the investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After serious crashes, it’s natural to want answers right away. But real clarity doesn’t come from initial reports—it comes from asking the right questions, pressing beyond surface-level details, and making sure no stone is left unturned.
Was the crash thoroughly investigated by the authorities?
When vehicles come to rest in opposite ditches after a head-on collision, the layout demands a precise reconstruction. It’s not enough to note positions and move on. Investigators should be using tools like laser mapping to chart the crash geometry and evaluate whether one vehicle truly crossed the center line or if another force was involved. Whether that level of detail was pursued here remains unclear. Some departments have highly trained reconstruction units, while others may rely on basic training that’s not always suited for complex crash scenes like this one.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a vehicle veers from its lane without apparent reason, mechanical failure should always be on the table. Braking issues, steering malfunctions, or even advanced driver assistance glitches could all lead to a loss of control. If no one conducts a full mechanical inspection, it’s possible those silent culprits go unnoticed—especially if the vehicle is towed away and released without expert review.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Crash scene photos only show what happened after the fact. But electronic records—like data from the vehicle’s event recorder, GPS logs, and nearby traffic cameras—can help establish what happened in the moments leading up to impact. Did the driver brake? Was the steering erratic? Was there an attempt to avoid the other vehicle? These aren’t questions of opinion—they’re questions data can often answer, if someone thinks to look.
Asking deeper questions isn’t just about accountability—it’s about understanding. Every crash leaves behind clues, but only those who dig deep will find them.
Takeaways:
- Serious crashes need more than a basic police report; they need full-scale reconstruction.
- Mechanical issues can cause a vehicle to drift out of its lane—those systems should be checked.
- Electronic records often tell the story that vehicle damage alone can’t explain.
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