The Cottage Grove Police Department has scheduled a news conference today at 3 p.m. to provide updates on a tragic incident that occurred earlier this week. The incident involved a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Dr. Kami Hansen and left her son severely injured. The driver responsible for the crash has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including first-degree reckless homicide.Incident Overview
On Monday evening, April 28, 2025, Dr. Kami Hansen, a chiropractor from New Lisbon, was walking her dog with her son in the 1300 block of Landmark Lane in Cottage Grove. According to reports, a vehicle veered off the road and struck them. Dr. Hansen was pronounced dead at the hospital, while her son sustained serious injuries and underwent surgery. Their dog also died at the scene. The driver, a 49-year-old Cottage Grove man, was transported to the hospital with injuries and was later arrested on Thursday, May 1, at 1:45 p.m. He faces charges of first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree reckless injury, and first-degree recklessly endangering safety
Community Response
Dr. Hansen was a beloved member of the Cottage Grove community and the owner of Heartland Family Chiropractic. In her honor, local businesses and organizations are offering support. Warm Belly Farm has announced that 10% of all store sales on Thursday, May 8, will be donated to Dr. Hansen’s family .
News Conference Details
The Cottage Grove Police Department’s news conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. today. The conference will provide further details on the investigation and address any questions from the media and public. The event will be streamed live on the WKOW 27 News Facebook page and their official website
For those unable to attend the live stream, a recording of the news conference will be available for later viewing. Community members are encouraged to tune in for the latest information on this developing story.
Our thoughts are with Dr. Hansen’s family and the Cottage Grove community during this difficult time
