On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 5:01 pm, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center was notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 12 and County Highway P in the Town of Whitewater, County of Walworth, Wisconsin. The Communications Center sent law enforcement and Fire/EMS units to the scene.

On arrival units found a crash occurred in the intersection between a 2007 Peterbilt dump truck and a 1959 Ford Ranchero. To secure the scene and ensure safety, the roadway was closed in all four directions for the duration of the initial investigation.

The passenger from the Ranchero, Sherry Grossman, 56-year-old female, was flown from the scene by medical helicopter to a Wisconsin hospital. The driver of the Ranchero, Peter Grossman, 61-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital by ground ambulance. The driver of the Peterbilt, Colton Bentheimer, 27-year-old male, was treated by EMS and released on scene.

The initial investigation found the Peterbilt was making a left turn at the intersection and turned in front of oncoming traffic. The Ranchero was continuing straight with the right of way. No fatalities have resulted from this crash. The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit was requested to respond to the scene and will continue to investigate this crash.

The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office thanks those who assisted us with this crash including; Whitewater Fire/EMS Department, La Grange Fire/EMS, Med Flight medical helicopter, Whitewater Police Department, Whitewater Public Works Department, and the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office.

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department.