Two crashes on Highway 18 Bridge
On July 22, at 3:27 p.m., the Crawford County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash on the Highway 18 Bridge in Prairie du Chien Township, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.
Benjamin Prostine, 30, Soldiers Grove, was driving a 2010 Ford Transit Van east on Highway 18 and slowing due to traffic backed up on the highway. At the same time, a 2004 Chevy Impala, driven by Tenisha Eick, 24, of Prairie du Chien, was also eastbound behind Prostine’s vehicle. Eick rear-ended the Prostine vehicle. She was transported to Crossing Rivers Health by Tri-State EMS for treatment of her injuries. Prostine claimed no injuries from the crash.
Due to traffic being backed up as a result of this crash, a second rear-end crash occurred in the same location. This resulted in minor damage and no injuries. The Highway 18 Bridge was closed for an estimated 20 minutes while the two crashes were investigated.
Assisting on scene were the Rural Bridgeport/Prairie du Chien Fire Department, Prairie du Chien Police Department, Crawford County Highway Department and Milo’s Towing.