Wrong-way drunk driver who crashed into squad car on I-43 gets probation - WTMJ

Published
June 17, 2026
Location
Wright, Wisconsin
I-43 near Wright Street, entered at Highland Avenue
Incident type
Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Wright Wisconsin in Wright, Wisconsin: Zachariah Counsell of Milwaukee entered I-43 at Highland Avenue and drove the wrong way for over two miles while under the influence before slamming head-on into a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy's squad car near Wright Street on New Year's Day. He pled guilty to one felony count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and one misdemeanor for operating while intoxicated on June 17, and a judge stayed a prison sentence and placed him on three years probation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Zachariah Counsell Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Wrong-way drunk driver who crashed into squad car on I-43 gets probation - WTMJ

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