Grant County accident causes injuries

A two vehicle accident occurred in Grant County Tuesday afternoon (April 21) resulting in injuries. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries, at the intersection of Highway 61 & 129 in the Town of North Lancaster. Grant County Deputies, Lancaster Police, and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene.

When officers arrived on scene, they learned Craig Edge, 54 of Fennimore, had been driving northbound on Highway 61. At the same time, Aurora Fritz, 19 of Lancaster, was driving southbound on Highway 61.. As both vehicles approached the intersection with Highway 129, Fritz attempted a left turn onto Highway 129, in front of Edge’s vehicle, causing a collision.

Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts and airbags deployed in both vehicles. Edge was transported to a local hospital for treatment of reported injuries. Fritz denied EMS transport. Both vehicles suffered severe damage and had to be towed from the scene. As a result of the collision, Fritz was cited for Fail to Yield Right of Way While Making a Left Turn. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Lancaster Police Department, Lancaster EMS, the Lancaster Fire Department,