TOWN OF MILTON — One person was seriously injured Thursday on Lake Koshkonong when two boats crashed, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
According to a news release, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and Lakeside Fire responded about 5:45 p.m. Thursday to Lake Koshkonong, near the Dallman Boat Landing on N Charley Bluff Rd in the Town of Milton for a report of a crash involving two boats.
One person was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Investigators say the collision was between a pontoon boat and a jon boat and occurred while the two boats were traveling on the lake.
Six people were on the pontoon boat and one of them sustained a minor injury.
Three people were on the jon boat and one adult on the boat sustained a serious injury. Authorities did not reveal the nature of the injuries.
The injured person was transported by Lakeside Fire to an area hospital for medical attention.
The crash investigation is ongoing.
A jon boat is a small, flat-bottomed boat, typically made of aluminum, that is known for its stability and shallow draft, making it suitable for fishing, hunting, and other recreational activities.
Also responding to assist in the investigation were the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Rec Safety Team, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.