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Janesville Police Department
Thursday September 29th, 2022 :: 12:00 p.m. CDT

Advisory

E. Memorial Dr & Prairie Ave Traffic Accident

On 09-28-22 at 3:18 p.m. members of the Janesville Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of E. Memorial Dr. and Prairie Ave. for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident.  The pedestrian, a 9 year old victim, was transported to the hospital and later died as a result of the injuries sustained during the accident.
 
This incident is still an open investigation.  Further details regarding the accident circumstances and the identity of the victim will not be released at this point.  Media inquiries can contact Sgt. Dammen at (608)755-3157.
 

Incident Number:  JV2249081
Location: E. Memorial Dr. / Prairie Ave.
By: Sgt. Dammen
Date: 09-29-22
  
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
 

Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

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