Authorities in Southeastern Wisconsin have filed formal criminal charges against a out-of-state field worker following a serious hit-and-run incident involving a bicyclist in Washington County, according to local court records and law enforcement complaints.
Overview of the Incident
According to court records and law enforcement statements, the incident occurred near the town of Jackson at the intersection of Division Road and Western Avenue. Prosecutors allege that the driver ran a stop sign and struck a bicyclist, causing severe injuries.
Following the collision, the driver reportedly left the scene. A passenger inside the vehicle alerted law enforcement shortly after leaving the site of the crash. Officers later located the vehicle and took the driver into custody following a pursuit through neighboring Ozaukee County.
Charges and Legal Status
The driver, identified in court documents as Duan Maiden II of Texas, faces multiple severe felony counts across two jurisdictions:
- Washington County: Charged with hit-and-run resulting in great bodily harm and intoxicated use of a vehicle resulting in great bodily harm.
- Ozaukee County: Charged with fleeing or attempting to elude an officer and resisting or obstructing an officer.
During preliminary testing, law enforcement reported that the driver’s blood alcohol content was significantly above the legal limit.
Context on Campaign Field Operations
According to statement extracts from the criminal complaint, the driver told investigators he had traveled to Wisconsin to conduct field canvassing related to political campaign activity. Both major political campaigns active in the region clarified that the individual was not directly employed by their campaign staff. Field canvassing and voter outreach operations in major election cycles are frequently managed through third-party vendors, political action committees (PACs), and contracted field organizations rather than direct campaign payrolls.
Voter and Public Safety Resources
For community members seeking general information regarding local public safety updates, court appearances, or voter administration:
- Access local judicial records and upcoming court hearings via the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access System.
- View election administration details, voter registration status, and local precinct information through the official state portal at MyVote Wisconsin.