Dodge County, WI — December 10, 2025, two people were injured in a truck accident at about 5:45 a.m. on State Highway 28 north of Horicon.
Authorities said a westbound pickup lost control while trying to pass a car near Old Highway 28 during a snowstorm when it lost control and collided with an eastbound semi-truck.
The pickup driver, a 43-year-old Columbus man, was hospitalized with serious injuries, according to authorities.
The truck driver, a 37-year-old Mayville man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash, authorities said.
The driver of the car was not injured, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dodge County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When most people hear about a crash like this, they probably assume it’s an open-and-shut case. But crashes like this one on State Highway 28 aren’t always as simple as they sound. That’s because there are still unanswered questions about how and why the events unfolded the way they did.
To start with, we don’t yet know if the semi-truck was already in motion, slowing down or stopped when the pickup hit it. Depending on that, very different questions come into play. For instance, if the truck was parked in a lane of travel — something that does occasionally happen in poor weather — it’s fair to ask whether that contributed to the crash. On the other hand, if it was moving normally in its lane and got hit head-on by a pickup that lost control, the issue becomes whether the pickup driver made a risky decision under dangerous conditions.
From a legal standpoint, a few key things need to be established through evidence. Was the pickup attempting a legal pass, or was it speeding or driving aggressively on slick roads? Was the snowstorm so bad that visibility or traction made any passing attempt inherently dangerous? These aren’t just academic questions. They go directly to issues of responsibility.
When we investigate crashes like this, we want to see dash cam footage (from the truck or nearby vehicles), black box data from both the truck and the pickup (if available) and possibly phone records if distraction is a concern. We also look closely at weather and road conditions, because even experienced drivers can get caught off guard if the pavement ices over or if visibility drops unexpectedly. These facts matter because they show whether someone was truly negligent, or simply caught in conditions outside their control.
It’s also worth asking whether any additional vehicles (like the one being passed) played a role. Did the pickup have enough room to pass safely, or did the other vehicle slow unexpectedly? These are the sorts of questions that only a thorough investigation can answer.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s not yet clear whether the truck was moving or stopped at the time of the crash. This fact shapes the legal questions that follow.
- Investigators will need to look at weather conditions, vehicle speeds and any available dash cam or engine control module (black box) data to understand what really happened.
- The decision to pass in a snowstorm raises questions about judgment and whether the conditions made that maneuver unsafe.
- Determining fault requires more than a surface-level police report. It requires digging into the evidence to see how each driver’s actions contributed to the outcome.
- Independent investigation is crucial to ensure all parties involved are held accountable based on the facts, not assumptions.
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