drunk-driving · I-43 near Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What happened after a drunk driver crashed into a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy's squad car?

What happened?

Zachariah Counsell was charged with felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety and misdemeanor operating while intoxicated (second offense) after crashing into a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy's squad car on January 1, 2026. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $7,500 cash bond with conditions including absolute sobriety.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 17, 2026
Sources: YouTube (KayGLive)

Timeline

  1. At approximately 2:36 a.m., Zachariah Counsell, 23, crashed his Mercedes-Benz into a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy's squad car on I-43 near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  2. Zachariah Counsell pleaded not guilty to charges including felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety and misdemeanor operating while intoxicated (second offense).

  3. Counsell was scheduled to appear in court again following his not guilty plea.

  4. The clip titled 'When You're Too Drunk to Realize You Crashed into a Cop' was uploaded to YouTube by 'Code Blue Cam' (approximate date).

  5. Zachariah Counsell was released on a $7,500 cash bond, with conditions requiring absolute sobriety and monitoring by portable breathalyzers.

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