Man Charged in Deadly Ashwaubenon Drunk Driving Crash

Douglas Proehl pleaded not guilty to killing a teenager and injuring her father while allegedly driving under the influence.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:51pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the devastating impact of a deadly drunk driving incident.The aftermath of a fatal drunk driving crash exposes the human toll of impaired driving in Wisconsin.Green Bay Today

Douglas Proehl, 69, has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and operating while intoxicated causing injury for a January crash in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin that killed 17-year-old Chloe Bishop and injured her father Danny. Proehl pleaded not guilty and his request to reduce his $500,000 cash bond was denied.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about repeat drunk drivers and the devastating impact they can have on local communities. It also raises questions about traffic safety at high-risk intersections and whether more could be done to prevent such tragedies.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, Proehl had a blood alcohol content of 0.115, well above the legal limit of 0.08. Surveillance footage showed Proehl's truck running a red light and striking the vehicle driven by Chloe Bishop, who was attempting to make a left turn. Proehl initially claimed he was with his wife at a restaurant but could not recall details. He later told police 'They didn't leave me any time at that intersection' and 'I just forgot'.

  • The crash occurred on January 30, 2026.
  • Proehl pleaded not guilty on April 14, 2026.
  • A status conference is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

The players

Douglas Proehl

A 69-year-old man charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and operating while intoxicated causing injury for the January 2026 crash that killed a teenager and injured her father.

Chloe Bishop

A 17-year-old girl who was killed in the crash.

Danny Bishop

The father of Chloe Bishop, who was injured in the crash.

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What they’re saying

“They drove in front of me and I was like you got to be kidding. They didn't leave me any time at that intersection.”

— Douglas Proehl

“I just forgot, and then stopped talking briefly before continuing to utter, 'I just thought I would never be involved in something like this ever.'”

— Douglas Proehl

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on July 20 whether to allow Proehl to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for tougher enforcement and penalties for drunk driving, as well as improved traffic safety measures at high-risk intersections to protect vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.