Crash


R eports Deer Related
On November 22, at 5:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jennifer Lemke, 30, of Chisago City, MN struck a deer on CTH M in the town of Cleveland.
One Vehicle Crashes
On November 17, at 6:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven Jarchow, 63, of Colby was traveling southbound on STH 102. Jarchow lost control while negotiating the curve and entered down the embankment on the west side of STH 102. Jarchow’s vehicle continued down the embankment before overturning and resting on its passenger side in the water. Jarchow did not suffer any apparent injuries. Jarchow’s vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. Jarchow was cited for operating while under the influence.
On November 25, at 9:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Osiris Medina Fuentes, 17, of Medford was traveling southbound on N Eighth St., exiting the roundabout near Ann’s Way. As Fuentes left the roundabout and began going straight, she lost control due to the icy, snow covered roads. Fuentes then traveled over the curb located on the right shoulder of the roadway and left the roadway. Fuentes’ vehicle came to a complete stop on the sidewalk, when the driver’s side made contact with a light pole. There were no apparent injuries as a result of the accident. There was minor damage to the vehicle.
Two Vehicles Crashes
On November 21, at 12:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Marylou Anderson, 75, of Medford was westbound on Broadway Ave., when a vehicle driven by Scot Vahl, 37, of Medford failed to yield to the right of way, pulling out in front of Anderson, causing a collision. There was moderate damage to both vehicles. Anderson did not suffer any apparent injuries. Vahl suffered a possible injury. Vahl was cited for operating while under the influence and operating while suspended.
On November 21, at 1:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alice Johnson, 80, of Medford backed into a vehicle owned by Constance Trott, 61, of Medford. The accident took place in the post office parking lot. There were no injuries reported as a result of the crash. The vehicles suffered minor damage.
On November 25, at 10:52 a.m., a vehicle owned by Katie Bjork, 35, of Medford was parked and unoccupied. A vehicle driven by Joel Abegglen, 40, of Medford was parking in front of Bjork’s vehicle. During the parking maneuver, the rear of Abegglen’s vehicle struck the front of Bjork’s vehicle. There were no injuries as a result of the accident. There was minor damage to Bjork’s vehicle.

On November 16, at 9:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jonathan Leu, 24, of Stetsonville was operating northbound on CTH DD near the intersection of STH 64 when the driver disregarded the stop sign and entered the north ditch of STH 64 at a high rate of speed. Leu’s vehicle overturned after entering the north ditch and came to rest on the roof. Leu sustained a minor injury to his head. Leu’s vehicle was later removed. Leu was cited for operating while under the influence, operating while suspended and failure to stop at stop sign. Taylor County Sheriff’s Depart ment