By Heather Ruenz
Community editor
A one-vehicle crash early last Saturday morning in La Grange Township claimed the life of Robert Olson, 27, of Whitewater.
According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday, July 2, just after 12 a.m., deputies and La Grange Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Highway H near Bluff Road in La Grange Township.
At the scene, deputies discovered a grey 2008 Nissan against a large tree. Olson was traveling southbound on Highway H when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle, striking the tree.
Olson, who was the sole occupant, was reportedly trapped in the vehicle. Fire and rescue crews were able to extricate him and life-saving measures were used, the release stated, but Olson was pronounced dead at the scene by staff of the Walworth County Medical Examiner’s office.
Witnesses reportedly told deputies Olson had just left work and was headed home. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash, according to the release. The investigation of this crash remains open and ongoing.
The City of Whitewater Police Department, La Grange Fire and Rescue Department and the Walworth County Medical Examiner’s office assisted the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department.
According to a GoFundMe page, Olson “was a great father, husband and friend who would do anything to make sure those he loved were safe, happy and healthy.”
Olson is survived by his wife, Candi (Koehn) Olson; son, Decklyn; mother, Florence Olson; and other relatives. He enjoyed snowboarding, playing the drums and working on cars, in addition to time spent with family, according to his obituary.
“He always put his family first, working hard to make sure Candi and his son Decklyn were taken care of. It’s important that we continue to make sure Candi and Decklyn are taken care, just like he did,” the page states.
“This fund won’t bring Bobby back. But it will help continue to give support to his family. This is our time to make sure they don’t have to go through this alone, that they have support,” the page further states.
To make a donation visit gofundme.com and search “Olson Family Support.”
A celebration of Olson’s life will be held at 4 p.m., today, July 10 at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home, 730 N. Wisconsin St. in Elkhorn. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
For the complete obituary or to leave an online condolence visit haaselockwoodfhs.com.
