Vehicle gets stuck, driver arrested
On Sunday, Feb. 11, at 5:45 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department located a vehicle that was off the roadway and stuck in the snow on Highway 60 near Cedar Lane in the township of Wauzeka. The vehicle was running with its lights on.
Taylor M. Gillitzer, 21, Wauzeka, was operating a 2012 Chevy Cruze out of a parking lot onto Highway 60. Gillitzer drove over Highway 60 and into the north ditch of the roadway. Gillitzer’s vehicle then became stuck in the snow. Gillitzer was attempting to go toward Wauzeka, but missed his turn and went off the opposite side of the highway.
Gillitzer claimed no injuries in the crash and his vehicle was not damaged. Gillitzer was arrested for first offense OWI.
Gillitzer was also cited for operating left of center and possession of open intoxicants in a vehicle.
Assisting on scene was Bob’s Towing.