An incident that resulted in a police car crash and two injured Crawford County Deputies is now under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The crash occurred on Gran Grae Road near Highway 27 the night of the Eastman Fire Department Hog Roast. Officers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop on a speeding driver in a darker colored pick-up truck. The driver was able to get away after the squad car driven by Deputy Russell Wittrig rolled during the pursuit on Gran Grae Road.

Deputy Wittrig received minor injuries. His partner, Deputy Carl Kasparek had to be transported to La Crosse for treatment of his injuries.

The operator of the pick-up truck is being sought by authorities. They are urging anyone with information on the driver, or vehicle, involved in this incident to contact:

• Crawford County Sheriffs Department (326-8414)
• Crawford County Crimestoppers (326-8933)
• Wisconsin State Patrol (608-374-0513)

A $500 cash reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of the person or persons involved in this case.