Robert James Giesler dies in fatal Cashton, Wisconsin car crash
Fatal Cashton, Wisconsin car crash death of Robert James Giesler – Obituary
Robert James Giesler, a 21-year-old resident of Cashton, Wisconsin, passed away at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after being struck by a semi-truck on Highway 27. The tragic incident took place around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, when Giesler, who was walking southbound along the northbound shoulder of the highway, entered the roadway and was hit by a northbound semi.
Emergency crews quickly responded, and Giesler was airlifted to the hospital for treatment. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead late on Monday, April 21. Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson expressed deep sympathy, saying his heart goes out to Robert’s family and all those affected by the incident.
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, along with Vernon County Coroner Betty Nigh, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Updates were provided following new information from the Sheriff’s Office.