UPDATE: Double-checking before you turn onto the highway was the lesson learned in a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday that sent a 76-year-old Sturgeon Bay man to the hospital. The accident occurred before 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Highway U and State Highway 42 near Tacoma Beach Road. According to the accident report from the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, the man was at the stop sign attempting to turn right onto STH 42 from CTH U when he collided with another vehicle driven by a 54-year-old Sturgeon Bay man. He told the responding officer that he did not see the other car coming until the accident occurred. The older driver suffered a cut to the back of his head and was taken to Door County Medical Center for further treatment. The other motorist suffered no apparent injuries, but both vehicles had to be towed due to disabling damage. The 76-year-old Sturgeon Bay man was cited for failing to yield to the right-of-way at a stop sign. Emergency personnel were able to reopen the highway at approximately 1 p.m.

Just after noon today, June 18, 2025, Door County emergency crews responded to a two vehicle accident on Highway 42/57 at the Clay Banks intersection.emergency crews responded to two-vehicle accident on Highway 42/57 at the Clay Banks intersection. There was heavy damage to both vehicles and both had to be towed away. Traffic was diverted for approximately 45 minutes while the scene was cleaned. No reports of any injuries from the accident. This is a reminder to all that our roadways are becoming busier during the summer season and paying extra attention while behind the wheel is important.