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Fatality Accident Update

The investigation of the fatal traffic accident, which occurred on 09-28-22 at Prairie Avenue and East Memorial is still ongoing.  At this point, there is no evidence to indicate the driver was driving recklessly. 
 
The driver of the vehicle was on Prairie Avenue facing northbound at East Memorial.  The vehicle was stopped at the stop sign.  The young boy was walking West on East Memorial on the South side of the street crossing Prairie Avenue.  The driver did not see the young boy enter the street when she made a right turn onto East Memorial to head East.  We do not believe speed was a factor in this accident and the vehicle was not traveling on East Memorial before the accident.
 
Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting with this investigation.  They provided technology and personnel to document any possible blind spots based on how the driver was seated in the driver’s seat.  The vehicle did have illegal window tint. 
 
The driver of the vehicle has been cooperative with the investigation and is identified as:
 
Arrested:
Violante, Brenda
39 years old.
Janesville resident
 
Charge:
343.05(3)(a) Operating without a license causing death
Class H Felony.   
 
 

Incident Number: JV2249081

Location: Prairie Avenue and East Memorial

By: Lt. Ratzlaff

Date: 10-10-2022

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.