The New Berlin community is mourning the death of their police chief.
76-year-old Terry Nydegger was killed Monday according to New Berlin mayor Mike Krall in a hit and run accident while returning from vacation in Wisconsin.
Authorities say the multiple vehicle accident occurred on interstate 90/94 near Baraboo, Wisconsin, about 50 miles northwest of Madison.
The State Journal Register says Nydegger hunted and fished near Baraboo.
Krall told WAND News Nydegger has been on the village board since 1983, was police chief, served as a medic for the SWAT team, and was a member of the Sangamon County Rescue Squad. Members of that squad say Nydegger was the longest serving member of the squad at 48 years.
More details are expected later.