Grant County Reports

Press Release August 6, 2019
CFS # Date Address
Motorcycle crash two injured
CFS19-21787 08/05/19 HWY 18, MT HOPE, WI 53816

On August 5, 2019 at approximately 3:38 p.m., Leo Casper, age 75 of rural Lancaster, was operating his 2013 Honda Goldwing westbound on Highway 18, nearing Kies Lane in Mount Hope Township, with a passenger, Marlene Casper, age 69 also of rural Lancaster. Leo stated traffic was slowing in front of him when Marlene yelled car. Leo stated he hit the brakes and the bike went over on the right side. Both parties were  ejected from the motorcycle.The Motorcycle slid about 150 feet and came to rest in the west bound lane of traffic. Both parties weretransported for non life threating injuries to Grant Regional by West Grant Rescue. Also assisting at the scene was Mount Hope firedepartment. The crash remains under investigation.

One vehcile roll over

CFS19-21829 08/05/19 CROSSCUT RD, PLATTEVILLE, WI 53818

On August 5, 2019, at approximately 9:36 p.m., the Grant County Sheriff's Office was notified of a one vehicle roll over. Michael P. Taber, age
21 of rural Platteville, was traveling east on Crosscut Road when he lost control of his 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in the heavy rain. Taber'svehicle rolled twice coming to rest on the right side. Taber was injured in the crash and transported to Southwest Health Care in Platteville fortreatfor treatmenthicle sustained severe damage and was towed by Precision Automotive of Platteville.

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