Whitewater man killed in crash

By GAZETTE STAFF   Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
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— A Whitewater man was killed Saturday when the car he was driving crashed into a utility pole, police said.

Michael S. Nelson, 19, was northbound on South Wisconsin Street in Whitewater just before 1 a.m. Saturday when he swerved off the roadway and collided with a utility pole, according to a news release from the Whitewater Police Department. He was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.

Police Chief James Coan said police believe speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing, he said.

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Dustin03
Feb 26, 2009 at 4:11 a.m.
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This is a classic example of why not to drink and drive though. He won't do it again.

dudefromjsvl
Feb 25, 2009 at 11:55 a.m.
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this has nothing to deal with janesville or the potential hockey team, you make no sense and you seem to have harsh feelings about things, maybe you should seek counsiling rooster, it may help.

rooster
Feb 25, 2009 at 9:22 a.m.
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another reason why we DON'T need alcohol of any kind being promoted at youth hockey league events, if in fact, they come to janesville.

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