Two Seriously Injured in Crash

The Green County Sheriff's Department, MedFlight, Argyle Fire Department, Monticello Fire Department, Green County EMS and the Green County Highway Department responded to an accident on CTH J north of CTH C.
Investigation revealed Barry J. Bauman, 41, Monroe, was southbound on CTH J when the vehicle he was operating entered the west shoulder. Bauman over corrected and lost control of the m/v.  The vehicle traveled across the roadway, entered the east ditch, struck an embankment and overturned.  Bauman and his passenger, Sara J. Horton, 38, Richland Center, were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected.  The vehicle sustained very severe damage with no airbag deployment.  Bauman was initially transported to MCER by Argyle EMS but was later transported by UW MedFlight to UW Hospital.  Horton was transported from the scene to UW Hospital by UW MedFlight.  Bauman was arrested for Operate a m/v while under the Influence-Causing Injury and cited for Failure to Maintain Control, Operating While Suspended and Failure to Wear a Seatbelt.  Bauman was released pending court.