Green Bay Police Department Vehicle Involved In Crash-
On 05-28-20 at 5:35pm, a fully marked Green Bay Police Department SUV was stopped on an off ramp from Highway 54/ 57 while an officer investigated a traffic crash that had just occurred. The marked police squad had emergency lights activated while it was stopped.
There was light rain falling at the time and the roadway was wet from the previous heavy rains.
A 1992 Dodge Ram truck being driven by a 17 year old male was travelling on the same off ramp when it struck the rear end of the squad car causing significant damage to both vehicles. The driver stated he was unable to see the police vehicle initially. When the driver realized the police vehicle was stopped for an emergency, he began braking and ultimately lost control on the wet roadway causing the crash.
Fortunately, the driver of the pickup truck was not injured as a result of the crash. As stated, the police vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the crash, so no officers were injured as a result of the crash.
This avoidable situation is an unfortunate reminder of the need to travel at safe speeds, especially during times of bad weather or unsafe road conditions.
The Green Bay Police Department is focused on education and enforcement of all traffic laws and the importance of safe driving and attentive driving is a very serious priority of the agency.
Please remember to “Slow Down Green Bay” and set a good example for other drivers!
Lieutenant Brad Strouf
Address/Location
Green Bay Police Department
307 South Adams Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 920-448-3200