Privacy, Security & Refund Policy Two injured in rural Kewaskum crash BY ANDREW KUEHL akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com TOWN of KEWASKUM-- Two people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash on Townline Road and Highway H at the town of Kewaskum/town of Wayne town limits. Injuries received are not life-threatening that involved a woman and small child. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene at 5:45 p.m. and was later joined by Kewaskum Fire Department and EMS and Kohlsville First Responders. Kewaskum ambulance transported the female and young child to St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. The injured woman was driving a Chrysler Town and Country mini-van and had two small children believed to be in safety seats. Although not confirmed by authorities it is believed she was heading northbound on Townline Road when an eastbound pick-up truck struck her. The mini-van ended up in the north ditch of Highway H. Both vehicle sustained major front-end damage and were towed from the scene. Please see a complete updated story with photo in our June 7 printed edition. Pedestrian jumps from Hwy 41 bridge into traffic By Andrew Kuehl akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com TOWN OF POLK- Washington County Sheriff's Deputies were called to USH 41 near the Highway 60 bridge for a pedestrian who dispatchers say jumped from the bridge and was hit by a semi tractor/trailer from Illinois. The pedestrian is alive and was transported to Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Deputies were notified of the horrific event around 3:55 p.m. on Monday, February 19. They responded to the southbound lanes of Highway 41 and were met by Lifestar Ambulance. Flight for Life Helicopter transported the victim to Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Highway 41 near the scene of the crash was been closed for almost two hours but traffic is getting back to normal. This story will continue to be updated into the evening. UPDATE On February 28, 2007 The Washington County Sheriff's Department announced that the woman involved died from her injuries at Froedtert Memorial Hospital. The department ruled the death a suicide. © Copyright 2008 The Statesman. All Rights Reserved.