1 dead, 2 seriously injured following pursuit, crash in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says one person has died and two suffered serious injuries following a pursuit and crash Monday afternoon, March 20. 

Authorities say a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop around 12:30 p.m. after observing a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the city of Watertown.

The vehicle reportedly increased its speed and began traveling eastbound on State Highway 16 into the Town of Ixonia before losing control and leaving the roadway while trying to pass other motorists. 

Officials say two of the occupants were taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The third occupant was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.  

No other vehicles were involved in the crash. 

The sheriff's office says Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating.