Kirk U'Ren, 37, and Jennifer Steiner, 34, killed, and driver Brandon Ballweg, 25, facing charges in collision on Highway 30 in Madison, Wisconsin

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:04am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, February 12, 2017

Driver accused of causing couple's deaths speaks out

Authorities say the Feb. 12 collision claimed the lives of 37-year old Kirk U'Ren of Cottage Grove and his 34-year old wife, Jennifer Steiner, who died Saturday.  Investigators say speed appears to have been a factor, as Ballweg's Honda Civic lost control, went into a ditch, and then returned to the highway and went airborne and hit the couple's SUV.

Students raise money for twins of Highway 30 crash victims

Students from Verona Area High School raised nearly $200 and other supplies for the twin boys of Kirk U'Ren and Jennifer Steiner, of Cottage Grove.

State proposes probation revocation for suspect in traffic deaths of couple

Department of Corrections spokesperson Tristan Cook says 25-year old Brandon Ballweg will remain in the Dane County jail at least until a probation revocation hearing takes places.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Kirk U'Ren
Jennifer Steiner
Brandon Ballweg
Roadway: 
Highway 30

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