The sheriff's office said the driver left the scene, returned later, and was cited for several traffic offenses, including driving without insurance.
Darlington Township, WI - October 20, 2026
A car went off the road in Darlington Township, Lafayette County, on Saturday, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle broke through a fence and came to rest in a creek. The 22-year-old driver, Fredy A. Camargo-Magana, of Shullsburg, left the scene and was later cited, as reported by WMTV 15 NEWS.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday; first reported October 20, 2026
- Location: Mineral Road, Darlington Township, Lafayette County, Wisconsin
- Type of crash: Vehicle left the roadway, went through a fence and came to rest in a creek
- Vehicles involved: One car
- Responding agencies: Lafayette County Sheriff's Office
- Reported by: WMTV 15 NEWS (WMTV)
Crash Overview
Based on the sheriff's office's account, the car was heading east on Mineral Road in Darlington Township, driven by a 22-year-old resident of Shullsburg. Per the agency, the driver tried to stop but was unsuccessful. The car left the roadway, crashed through a fence, and came to rest in a creek.
The driver reportedly left the scene and got a ride to his mother's house before returning to the location later. The vehicle was damaged and towed away.
Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
The driver, Fredy A. Camargo-Magana, is 22 and from Shullsburg, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigation Status
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office announced the crash and the driver's citations. The driver was cited for operating a vehicle with a permit but without a supervising instructor, operating a vehicle without insurance, failing to stop at a stop sign, failing to keep the vehicle under control, failing to notify police of the crash, and a hit-and-run involving property adjacent to a highway.