Driver arrested for OWI after swerving to miss deer, rolling vehicle

Posted 12/8/20

On Sunday, December 6th, 2020 at about 5:27 a.m. the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a one-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 63 near 825th Street Hager City, WI in Trenton Township. …

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Driver arrested for OWI after swerving to miss deer, rolling vehicle

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On Sunday, December 6th, 2020 at about 5:27 a.m. the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a one-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 63 near 825th Street Hager City, WI in Trenton Township.

Alex Weckerling, 25, Goodhue, MN was operating a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 southbound on Highway 63 when he swerved to miss a deer. Weckerling lost control of his vehicle and entered into the west ditch and rolled over. Weckerling was transported to the River Falls Area Hospital and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. This crash remains under investigation by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Red Wing Ambulance Service.