FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. – Two persons were injured in a three-vehicle pile-up north of Fountain City at the U.S. Highway 35 straight stretch over Waumandee Creek. Taken to the Winona hospital with injuries that appeared sustainable were:
> Brittany Prieur, 34, of Fountain City.
> Matthew Prieur, 28, of Fountain City.
Buffalo County deputies said a 1995 Geo Prizm driven by Alberto Luis Vasquez Jerez, 36, of Fountain City, crossed the centerline ans struck a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Fred Prudoehl, 83, of Winona. A 2022 Toyota Camry following the Equinox tried to swerve to avoid colliding with the Prizm but was also struck. Neither Vasquez Jerez nor Prudoehl was hurt seriously. The accident was about 10:05 p.m. Deputies said that Vasquez Jerez admitted to eight beers during the day. His blood tested at 0.16%, roughly twice the legal limit. He was arrested for several traffic violations and drunken driving.
Wreck at Wauandee Creek. The highway, which connects LaCrosse with upriver points on the Mississippi, was blocked 2-1/2 hours. Image: Buffalo County sheriff
Vasquez Jerez. Booked at county jail in Alma.