Truck Crashes Into Pole in Grant County

On Monday just before 1pm, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center was notified of a vehicle vs. power pole accident on South Fountain Street and U.S. Highway 18 in Montfort. 22 year old Jaron Haase of Montfort was traveling on Highway 18 onto South Fountain Street, reached for his wallet on the passenger side of the vehicle, and in doing so, struck a light pole on the east side of the roadway with the front passenger side bumper and tire. The vehicle sustained disabling damage. The vehicle was removed by Haase Service and Towing. There was minor damage to the power pole.