Personal Injury Crash
Posted: 03/18/2025
Category: County Sheriff Press Release
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Case Number: 25003374
Date Reported: 3/17/2025 at 1452 hours
Incident: Personal Injury Crash
Location: County Road 82/Latoka Drive SW
Case Details:
Driver 1: Lynne Madison, Age 73
Passenger 1: Juvenile, Age 9
Driver 2: Joseph Beitler, Age 56
Details:
On March 17, 2025 at about 1452 hours, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received an automated iPhone crash detection notification on Co Rd 82 just west of Latoka Dr Sw. Dispatch was able to communicate with a driver who stated there were injuries and the vehicles were blocking the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies found all parties out of their vehicles walking around.
Drivers were interviewed and it was determined that a vehicle driven by Madison was waiting to make a left turn into a driveway and was struck from behind by Beitler's westbound vehicle, leaving both vehicles in the oncoming lane. Madison and her juvenile passenger claimed no injuries, Beitler was transported by North Ambulance to Alomere for minor injuries.
Intoxicants are believed to be a factor in the crash and that piece of the investigation is ongoing.
Officer: Deputy Adam Kavanagh, #203