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Dickeyville Today
By the People, for the People
79-Year-Old Man Struck After Walking Onto Highway in Wisconsin
Authorities say the pedestrian suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in the multi-vehicle crash near Dickeyville.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:50am
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The aftermath of a highway collision that left a pedestrian with potentially life-threatening injuries exposes the dangers facing those who venture onto busy roads.Dickeyville TodayA 79-year-old man from Union Grove, Wisconsin was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 151 near Dickeyville on Friday night. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, the man had been driving on a nearby road, hit a concrete barrier, and then got out of his car and walked onto the highway, where he was hit by a northbound vehicle.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians can face when walking on or near busy highways, and the importance of drivers remaining alert for unexpected obstacles on the road. The crash also raises questions about what may have led the elderly man to leave his vehicle and enter the highway on foot.
The details
Officials said Alan Hensiak, 79, of Union Grove, was driving on Hill Climb Road when he hit a concrete barrier while trying to merge onto northbound U.S. Highway 151. Hensiak then got out of his car and walked onto the highway, where he was struck by a vehicle driven by Jeffrey Weigel, 66, of Platteville. Hensiak was taken to a hospital in Dubuque, Iowa with potentially life-threatening injuries and was later airlifted to Iowa City for further treatment.
- The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2026.
The players
Alan Hensiak
A 79-year-old man from Union Grove, Wisconsin who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 151.
Jeffrey Weigel
A 66-year-old man from Platteville, Wisconsin who was driving the vehicle that struck Hensiak on the highway.
Grant County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the multi-vehicle crash.
What’s next
The incident remains under investigation by the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
The takeaway
This tragic accident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks pedestrians face when walking near or on busy highways, and the importance of drivers remaining vigilant for unexpected obstacles. The circumstances surrounding how the 79-year-old man ended up on the highway on foot will likely be a key focus of the ongoing investigation.