Three Vehicle Crash in Richland County

A three vehicle crash resulted in multiple injuries and road closure Monday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call shortly after 4pm of a crash on Highway 14 near Old Sextonville Drive. A investigation revealed that a van operated by 21 year old Braydan Murry of Spring Green, was east bound following a sedan operated by 63 year old Kathryn Brudos of Lone Rock, with her passenger, 63 year Joan Gardner of Lone Rock. Brudos began slowing down for a vehicle that was turning when she was rear-ended by the van operated by Murry. Brudo’s vehicle was then pushed into oncoming traffic. At the same time, a truck pulling a large trailer operated by 41 year old Dennis Klingaman of Boaz, was west bound and attempted to swerve to avoid the crash. Klingaman’s truck crashed into the front of Brudos’ vehicle and caused the trailer to roll. Highway 14 was shut down by the Richland Center Fire Department. All patients were assessed and treated by EMS. An investigation found that Murry only had an instructional permit. He was cited for operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and inattentive driving.