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Police detail March fatal crash at Raymond Road and South Gammon; commissioners flag speeding and intersection design
Summary
Lieutenant Hannah reviewed a March 6 fatal crash at Raymond Road and South Gammon that killed a 68‑year‑old driver; police cited speeding (90 mph recorded) and suspected impairment. Commissioners discussed long‑term road reconfiguration and a public comment raised concerns about a proposed bus‑stop relocation nearby.
The Madison Police Department told the Transportation Commission on July 9 that a March 6, 2025 crash at Raymond Road and South Gammon Road killed a 68‑year‑old woman who was attempting a left turn and left two grandchildren in the car unharmed.
Lieutenant Hannah summarized the department’s investigation: the driver waiting at South Gammon for a left turn onto Raymond was struck in a T‑bone collision by an outbound vehicle. Police said the suspected striking vehicle — a 2021 Mazda SUV with one occupant — was speeding, with the vehicle’s event data recorder showing approximately 90 miles per hour, and the driver admitted to consuming alcohol; investigators found cans of an alcoholic beverage in the car. The…
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