Driver dies after hitting pedestrians, sinks in pond
Multiple Wisconsin outlets reported a deadly crash in the Green Bay area on July 22, in which a car struck two pedestrians and then entered a retention pond. Emergency crews found two pedestrians injured; one was hospitalized while the other was treated at the scene, and the driver was later pronounced dead. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Brown County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, with assistance from Glenn’s Towing, recovered the submerged vehicle. The incident occurred near Westminster Drive and Salisbury Street on the city’s east side, prompting a significant water-rescue response and the involvement of regional safety agencies. Some reports also described a Bellevue location for the incident and noted that identities of those involved were not released. The coverage across outlets emphasized the rapid rescue efforts, vehicle recovery, and confirmation of the driver’s death.
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“Driver dies after hitting 2 pedestrians, crashing into Green Bay pond”Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal · Jul 23, 2026