They pursue it at speeds of 50 to 60 mph before it crashes broadside into Dommershausen's car less than a block from his home. In 1964, Glaessel will plead no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving. Patrolman Herrington pursues another traffic offender, and the chase again ends in a crash. Herrington was chasing them down Center Avenue at 60 to 70 mph, and another cop set up a road block near State Street. Tracey's southbound car evades the roadblock but skids out of control and hits a power pole, tree and large sign.
Police find beer bottles in the wrecked car.
Both drivers are killed, and five others, relatives of the drivers, are injured. Before the year concludes, one more person is killed in a county traffic accident. Janesville High wins the state cross-country title. All-Stars win the Wisconsin Little League Championship. The congregation of Church of Christ, organized here in 1953 and meeting in the old YWCA building, dedicates its new church at 2103 Roxbury Road.