Mount Pleasant Police Officer's Squad Car Hit

On Thursday February 23 at 11:58 AM, a Mount Pleasant Police offer's squad was hit at the intersection of 16th street and S. Emmertsen road, in the Village of Mount Pleasant.

A marked Mount Pleasant Police squad on routine patrol was driving east on 16th through the intersection at S. Emmertsen road, which is a “T” intersection. A white 2002 Chrysler Town and Country Mini-Van was stopped at the stop sign on southbound S. Emmertsen road at 16th street, preparing to make a left turn east onto 16th street. The driver of the Mini-Van pulled away from the stop sign, failing to yield the right of way to the squad, and impact occurred.

The white Mini-Van hit the driver’s side rear door and wheel of the squad, causing damage to both vehicles.

The Mount Pleasant Officer along with the driver of the white Mini-Van reported no injuries from the impact of the crash.

The driver of the white Mini-Van was identified as a 58-year-old Franksville, WI man.