Two Vehicle Accident With Injuries in Lafayette County

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s department responded to a two vehicle crash with injuries on County Highway D in Fayette Township Saturday around 12:45pm. 70 year old Edward Joestgen of Mineral Point was traveling north on County Highway D when he slowed down to turn onto Bond Road. While turning, Joestgen struck a southbound vehicle driven by 45 year old Jason Schmidt of Darlington. Both Joestgen’s vehicle and Schmidt’s vehicle had severe damage and were towed from the scene. Four passengers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Darlington Fire Department, Mineral Point EMS, Argyle EMS and the Darlington Police Department assisted at the scene. The accident remains under investigation.