Burnett County, Wisconsin — November 2, 2025 Luke Beechler | Part 1: crash scene + first jail interview Shortly after 1:00 a.m., Burnett County Dispatch received a call from a driver saying he had just struck a pedestrian near County Highway FF and Perida Road in the Town of Lincoln, by Sweeney’s. Deputies, EMS, and fire were sent to the scene. The pedestrian was treated on scene and airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital. Public reports later said the person suffered life-threatening injuries and was trapped beneath the vehicle. We are not naming the pedestrian. The driver was identified as Luke Beechler, 37, of Webster. He was arrested that night for causing injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Felony OWI / injury charges were later filed. In June 2026 he entered a plea to an amended misdemeanor OWI 2nd. WHAT IS IN THIS VIDEO (PART 1) This is the bodycam from the night of the crash: • Arrival at CTH FF / Perida Road • Scene with the vehicle and the injured pedestrian • First contact with Beechler • Transport / booking process as shown on camera • His first jail interview the same night Part 2 is the follow-up footage from that case. Viewer discretion: crash aftermath, an injured person, and language. Footage obtained through Wisconsin open records. Faces and details may be redacted by the agency. This page is not affiliated with the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office or any other department. Case is closed. Northwoods Bodycams Police bodycam and dashcam from Sawyer, Washburn, Burnett, and nearby northern Wisconsin counties. Facebook: Northwoods Bodycams