Richfield fatal crash leaves 83-year-old man dead

An 83-year-old man from the Town of Polk died following a two-vehicle collision in the Village of Richfield, Wisconsin, on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. at the intersection of Hillside Road and Pioneer Road. Preliminary investigations indicate that the northbound vehicle, driven by the 83-year-old resident, stopped on Hillside Road but then entered the path of an eastbound vehicle traveling on Pioneer Road. The eastbound vehicle was operated by a 72-year-old resident of Sussex.

Emergency responders, including the Richfield Fire Department and Washington County deputies, arrived to find both vehicles off the roadway. The northbound driver was trapped and required extrication. While a passing nurse attempted CPR, the driver later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. Two other individuals, including the driver of the eastbound vehicle and a passenger from the northbound vehicle, were also transported to hospitals for treatment.

The intersection was closed for approximately three hours for cleanup and reconstruction. The incident remains under investigation by the Washington County Reconstruction Unit and the Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office.