Semi vs Horse Accident

Around 9:30 PM last Thursday, Grant County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one vehicle crash in Potosi involving 59-year-old Joseph Bahnsen Jr of Connecticut who was heading south near Buena Vista Lane in his semi when two horses entered the roadway. Bahnsen’s semi struck one of the horses, that died at the scene. Currently the Sheriff’s Office has not been able to locate the owner of the animal. If anyone has information in regards to the owner of the horse they are encouraged to call the Grant County Sheriff’s department.