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Pedestrian struck and killed by Bayfield squad car

A pedestrian died after being hit by a City of Bayfield Police Department squad car.

The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Wednesday night at 10:21 p.m. on State Highway 14 at West Bresette Hill Road.

Sheriff’s Deputies found a male pedestrian dead when they arrived.

The Ashland County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol will handle the investigation.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.