Adam L. Hemmersbach, 36, of rural Hillsboro, has been identified by the Vernon County Sheriff's Office as the man who died from injuries as a result of an ATV crash on Monday.
On Monday at 1:28 p.m. the Vernon County Emergency Dispatch Center was notified about an ATV crash west of Hillsboro on County Hwy. F in the town of Hillsboro. A man lost control of his ATV while operating eastbound on County Hwy. F. The operator tried to regain control and in the process was ejected off the ATV. The ATV continued into the ditch where it came to rest on its wheels.
According to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, the ATV operator was transported to Gundersen Health St. Joseph by Hillsboro Ambulance with severe injuries. A short time later Gundersen-Air flew the ATV operator to Gundersen Health. County Hwy. F remained fully closed while officials cleared the scene.
There were no other passengers on the ATV and the operator was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Looking north from Grandad Bluff
Looking south from Grandad Bluff
Snow covered pumpkins on Losey Boulevard
Forest Hills Golf Course
The view west from Grandad Bluff
View from Grandads Bluff
From Grandad Bluff overlook
Bluffs
Queen Anne's lace
Maple leaves
Oak Grove Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery
An icy perch
Bill Balmer of rural Sparta waits patiently for a bite Monday on a frozen Swift Creek.
December 29: Winter storm
Traffic on State Road
December 29: Winter storm
Sleding at Van Riper Park in Onalaska
December 29: Winter storm
Traffic on Highway 16
December 29: Winter storm
Snowplow on State Road
December 29: Winter storm
Snowplow onhighway 16
December 29: Winter storm
Snowplow onhighway 16
December 29: Winter storm
Traffic on Highway 16
December 29: Winter storm
Snow covered hedges and Christmas lights
Taking a winter walk
Archie, a rat terrier, gets walked by his owner Thursday on 31st Street. The New Year’s Day forecast from the National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of 28 degrees in La Crosse.
December 29: Winter storm
Bus on State Road
Homemade snow
Snowmakers blanket the slopes at Mt. La Crosse ski area Monday where opening day is scheduled for Friday.
Homemade snow
A snowmaker blows out the white stuff at Mt. La Crosse ski area.
Igloo fun
Silvia Reich, 8, spends time in the igloo she and her brother, Eli, 10, built in the backyard of their home in the town of Shelby, by making a pile of snow and hallowing it out. “It’s always warmer in here than outside,” said Reich.
Igloo fun
Silvia Reich, 8, and her brother Eli, 10, head into their backyard igloo at their home in the Town of Shelby. The siblings built the igloo in January and have been playing in it ever since.
Chippewa Valley Snowfall
The Chippewa Valley saw significant snowfall Thursday leading into Friday, causing road conditions to be hazardous for travelers.
