Fatal ATV Cash in Richland County

Richland County officials were informed about an ATV crash on Rusty’s Lane in rural Richland County Friday around 5:30pm. Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene and were met by Blue River Fire and EMS. Blue River EMS notified law enforcement upon arrival, that the operator of the ATV, 36 year old Cody Hardy of Boscobel, was deceased due to injuries sustained in the accident. According to witnesses at the scene, Hardy was traveling on the ATV, going southbound on Rusty’s Lane heading towards County Highway M, possibly heading to the Port gas station. Deputies were also notified that Hardy had been drinking alcohol and was possibly intoxicated while driving the ATV. The Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources later arrived at the scene and is assisting in the ongoing investigation.