Sturgeon Bay, WI – On August 3, a tragic collision at the intersection of Third Avenue and Michigan Street claimed the life of a 75‑year‑old pedestrian. Emergency responders found the victim unresponsive in the south crosswalk, and she later died at a local hospital.
Court outcome
Driver Susanne Scheider appeared in Door County Circuit Court on Monday and entered a plea of no contest to a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian. The court imposed a fine of $767.50. A second citation for failing to stop at a stop sign was dismissed, according to the court record.
Driver’s account
According to the police report, Scheider was waiting for a group of people to decide how they would cross a different portion of the intersection. When the group chose a direction, she turned left from South Third Avenue onto Michigan Street, heading west. She testified that she did not see the pedestrian walking east‑west in the south crosswalk and struck her.
No criminal charges
Prosecutors elected not to file criminal charges in the case. The matter remains a civil traffic citation, and the fine reflects the state’s penalty for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
Public‑safety reminder
The incident underscores the importance of vigilance at busy intersections, especially where pedestrians and vehicles converge. Local law‑enforcement officials continue to encourage drivers to obey yield signs and to remain alert for pedestrians at all times.
Residents who have questions about traffic safety or who wish to report hazardous conditions are urged to contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department.
Original reporting: FOX 11 WLUK Green Bay (local) — read the source article.
