One Vehicle Crash Near Platteville

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a one vehicle rollover accident on Highway 81 near Airport Road in the Township of Smelser Friday around 8:45am. After a brief investigation, it was determined that 20 year old Lauren Jones of Fennimore, was traveling east in her vehicle when she lost control due to slick road conditions. Jones brushed the guardrail on the south side of the road before over correcting, crossing into oncoming traffic, and entering the ditch on the north side of the roadway. Jones had minor injuries from the crash and was taken to Southwest Health Center by Southwest Health EMS. Assisting at the scene were Platteville Fire, Southwest Health EMS, and Arrow Towing of Lancaster.