Hit and Run Fatal Vehicle Crash

At 6:29 p.m. on Sunday May 17, 2020, Deputies and emergency services responded to a report of a vehicle
striking a person in the 1200 block of STH 13, Town of Big Flats.
The investigation revealed the following: A north bound vehicle on STH 13 struck a female subject who was
walking with a male subject on the east shoulder of STH 13. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene and
continued north bound on STH 13. The female subject was later pronounced deceased. The name of the female
subject is being held pending family notification.
Deputies later conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle that struck the
female subject. Matthew Olson (41) of Friendship was the driver and sole occupant of this vehicle.
The following alleged charges are being referred to the Adams County District Attorney’s Office:
Matthew Olson – Hit and Run Involving Death.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Nekoosa Ambulance, Big Flats First Responders, WI State
Patrol, City of Adams Police Department, Town of Rome Police Department, Adams County Highway
Department, and the Adams County Medical Examiner’s Office.
No additional information is being released at this time.

Source: WRJC.com



  • Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 4-21
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 22, 2026 at 5:10 PM

    Softball Royall 6 Bangor 5 New Lisbon 11 Necedah 10 New Lisbon 24 Cashton 23 (Monday) Cashton 9 Wonewoc-Center 1 Brookwood 8 Hillsboro 2 (Kyleigh Anderson 1×3 RBI for Hillsboro) Tomah 11 Onalaska 3 Ithaca/Weston 13 De Soto 8   Baseball […]

  • Mauston Baseball Uses Big 7th Inning to Win First Game
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM

    The Mauston Golden Eagles baseball team got their first win of the season by completing a giant 7th inning rally. Mauston trailed 10-4 coming into the inning but scored 7 times in the 7th to complete the comeback by a final of 11-10.  Isaac […]

  • Royall Softball Wins Extra Inning Thriller Over Bangor in 1st Place Bluffs Battle
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM

    The Royall Panthers Softball Team won a tough 1st place battle over the Bangor Cardinals 6-5 in a 9inning affair Tuesday evening.  The game went back n forth with both teams exchanging leads.  Royall led 4-2 going into the top of the 7th […]

  • Wisconsin PM News Summary
    by ted.ehlen@learfield.com on April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

    Common Council approves ordinance prohibiting law enforcement from wearing masks (MILWAUKEE) The city of Milwaukee may soon prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday for […]

  • Build Your Own Garden Kit: Grow Your Own Fresh Produce This Spring!
    by WRJC WebMaster on April 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM

    Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro, in partnership with the Healthy Foods Community Action Team of Juneau County, is excited to announce a special community event to encourage healthy eating and gardening.   100 free garden kits will be […]

  • WRN Daily: Wisconsin Veterans Museum Celebrates 125 Years of Honoring Service
    by Sean.Maloney@learfield.com on April 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, a fixture on Madison’s Capitol Square, is marking its 125th anniversary, celebrating more than a century of preserving the stories and sacrifices of the state’s service members. Museum Director Chris […]

  • Wisconsin AM News Summary
    by bhague@wrn.com on April 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    DCI identifies officer in fatal shooting (SUPERIOR) The police officer involved in a fatal shooting in Superior is identified. Family had previously named 42-year-old David Menton was the man who died. An update from the Wisconsin DOJ’s […]

  • WRN Deep Dive: The Earth Day legacy of Gaylord Nelson
    by bhague@wrn.com on April 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    Earth Day’s origins are here in Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin’s Nelson Institute draws its name and inspiration from Gaylord Nelson, who helped make environmental protection a national priority. Born in 1916 in the northern […]

  • Wisconsin AM Sports
    by bscott@wrn.com on April 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM

    The Brewers opened their series in Detroit with a 12-4 win over the Tigers – John Blackwell will transfer to Duke after averaging 19.1 points a game for the Badgers last season – Badger big man Nolan Winter announced he’ll return […]

WISCONSINREPORT.COM (WiscReport.com) is not affiliated with Wisconsin Government or any state agency, department, entity, or other website or printed publication with Wisconsin in it’s name. Established in 2002, we operate completely independent from political parties and other forms of outside influence. Our Mission is to report the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. We are WiscReport on Twitter and Facebook. A Morbizco Internet Media online publication. – WisconsinReport.com.

Learn More about WisconsinReport.com.

Click or Tap to Go to McStreamy News, Info and Entertainment