2010-09-02 County Report

BREAKING: 6-year-old dies after accident with alleged drunken driver




	Dragotta

September 03, 2010 | 02:31 PM

Town of Troy — A 6-year-old boy was killed after a suspected drunken driver allegedly blew a stop sign Thursday causing a two-vehicle crash.

Scott Dragotta, 44, East Troy, is being held in the Walworth County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond. He was arrested on charges of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and operating while under the influence causing great bodily harm.

During a Friday bail bond hearing, District Attorney Phil Koss said Dragotta failed field sobriety tests and had a 0.19 blood alcohol level, according to a portable breathalyzer test.

At 8:11 p.m., the Sheriff's Department was dispatched to an accident at the Highway 20 and N intersection involving a Chevy Suburban and a Saturn Vue.

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Dragotta, who was driving the Suburban, is also a suspect in a hit-and-run accident that occurred minutes earlier at the Highways ES and D intersection.

The boy, Treyton E. Kilar was in the backseat of the Saturn Vue and was unresponsive when deputies arrived to the scene.

Deputies immediately initiated CPR on Treyton, who was transported to Waukesha Memorial Hospital. At 9:42 p.m., Treyton was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Treyton was in the vehicle with his father, 44-year-old Michael S. Kilar, who was driving, his sister Kindyl E. Kilar, 5, and Rosemary L. Jaskolski, 15, all of Whitewater.

During the hearing, Koss said Michael was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The initial investigation indicates that Dragotta was driving north on Highway N and Kilar was traveling west on Highway 20. Dragotta allegedly failed to stop at the marked intersection and crashed into Kilar's vehicle.

Dragotta has lived in Walworth County for the past 20 years, is married and has two children, according to defense attorney Jim Martin, who represented Dragotta during the bail bond hearing.

Martin also said Dragotta has no prior criminal record.

Feedback

September 03, 2010 | 03:25 PM

Does NOT matter whether he had a criminal history or not he deserves what his son got. A REAL parent would NOT have had ANY drinks and then put their child in a car. I hope the book gets thrown at him. That poor poor child and surely hope he is NOT allowed to ever put another child in his vehicle!!!!! Hope he rots!!!!!

Angry parent
To Angry Parent
September 03, 2010 | 04:06 PM

Maybe I'm misunderstanding your comment, but, you do understand that the guy who was drinking and driving was not the father of the son who died, right?

Another Parent Who Is Tired of Drunk Drivers Kil
You misunderstood the article.
September 03, 2010 | 06:40 PM

"Dragotta, (the drunk) who was driving the Suburban..."
"The boy, Treyton E. Kilar was in the backseat of the Saturn Vue..."

Trouble Maker >:^)
Hey Trouble Maker
September 03, 2010 | 09:28 PM

What's the diffrence between this drunk vs Chief Gritzner. Well let me tell you this guys party came to a end on the other hand Chief Gritzners has been very lucky that something like this has not happen to him when he drives drunk.

Spedos Side Kick
LKG
Spedos Side Kick
September 04, 2010 | 08:22 AM

If you have such a vendetta going against Chief Gritzner, why don't you man up and take it up with him?

T
"T"
September 04, 2010 | 12:18 PM

You said, "If you have such a vendetta going against Chief Gritzner, why don't you man up and take it up with him?"
The answer:
He doesn't have the choonies to man up! That's why! He's all mouth behind the monitor.

ME
ME and T
September 04, 2010 | 03:15 PM

It's not about man up it's about having a Chief who does his job, and further more MR Me if you are in the same line of work as he is you know as well as I do he's the laughing stock around all dept. So what your telling me is it's ok for Chief once again to drive on a weekly bases drunk, Show up for work at what ever time he wants to,Allow his SGT to get how far behind and how sloppy "what does that tell you Chiefs not doing his job also". Like I said before Chief Gritzner is a nice person but he will never along with ex sgt Haase say sorry for there actions. Please ME and T fill me in on what other Depts have the things Chief Gritzner has going on in there dept and still have a job, So you people have the balls to say that it's the board members or someone who has a vendatta for Chief Gritzner, Wrong it's about doing whats right and treating people the way you want to be treated not the Gritzner way. So last of all MR M and T and myself if any of us were men we would sign are realy names so don't be so fast on throwing stones when you are living in a glass house also. That facts are the facts

Spedos Side Kick
LKG
LET'S FOCUS HERE
September 06, 2010 | 10:50 PM

Did we forget what the point of this article is? I didn't see Gritzner mentioned at all. In fact, this occurred way outside of his jurisidiction.

The fact of the matter is...a 6 year old boy lost his life because someone else decided to get drunk...followed by making the decision to drive...and then decided to not stop for the stop sign.

The consequence is that little boy's family is only left with memories instead of watching him grow up to, hopefully, a respectful law abiding citizen.

Choices have consequences whether or not they are positive or negative.

There most certainly isn't anything positive about this.

My thoughts are with the Kilar family during these difficult times and I pray that Dragotta doesn't further their pain with a trial and accepts his consequences.

Maintaining Focus
Elkhorn
Maintaining Focus, Elkhorn
September 07, 2010 | 12:13 PM

You are right on all points including the part about another off-the-wall comment about the chief of Como, Mr. Gritzner.
The problem is that certain people, not to mention names, are not sticking to the subject posted. You on the other hand posted a very well written post.

Trouble Maker >:^)
I wounder
September 07, 2010 | 12:32 PM

I wounder if koss will play "lets make a deal" with this drunk driver and lower the charges. It's time for these drunk drivers that kill people be put away for at least 20yrs. if not longer.

John
LG
nice guy
September 08, 2010 | 01:31 PM

i have known scott for a long time 25 years he is really a nice guy he just had a bad day people please cut him some slack. has no prior record just had 1 bad day probation will be justice

t
east troy
DISGUSTING
September 08, 2010 | 03:18 PM

It is absolutely revolting that all you idiots turned this article in to yet another debate over Chief Gritzner's drinking habits. This article had nothing to do with Gritzner. A 6 year old boy is dead. Focus people!!! This family is going through hell and they dont give a damn about Ed Gritzner.

Deb
Lake Geneva
I agree with you 100%!
September 08, 2010 | 04:46 PM

The only problem is that this particular person wants to bring up Chief Gritzner's name is any topic blog that he can. If he had his way he would do it in the soccer blog too.
I wouldn't know nor would I have have ever wanted to know what the loss of a child is like. It must be unbearable for any normal human being. I just had to put down my dog after 14 years & I went to pots. The loss of ANY human life is hard but a baby who didn't have a chance to enjoy the experience of life is a shame. I have dealt with OWI's victims on many occations when I was younger and it is a shame that the courts don't make the punishment fit the crime when they get caught. The man murdered a child in the beginning of the child's life and that is the facts. No different than him pointing a gun. He ended the child's life. No ifs ands or buts about it. The man may have been a good man, husband, and/or father but he definantly made a bad choice when he picked up the first drink that day then his second bad choice was to sit in the driver's seat. For this crime he must pay with swift justice! After he is done paying for this crime he should get 2 years behind bars every time he is caught with a drink or on his breath for the rest of his life.

DA
T of East Troy
September 08, 2010 | 06:41 PM

He just had a bad day. Cut him some slack. How about telling that to the 6 year old who will never experience all the things life has to offer. His parents watching him grow into a young man, Adult, etc. His life is over because of a bad day. I don't know this man and he very well is a good man. But, he made a deadly mistake in judgement that day and a 6 year old paid for his bad judgement.
I am a person who believes in second chances and maybe this man deserves a second chance. He will always remember this little boy whose life he ended every time he looks at his children or Grandchildren. I believe he needs to pay for this lack of good judgement somehow and maybe part of it should doing community service at a children's hospital. He will be paying the biggest part emotionally because he will never escape the memory of what he did.

Local Citizen
Unbelievable
September 08, 2010 | 07:09 PM

A bad day. Right. How about a life for a life. No second chance for this behavior. Life imprisonment. And having him do community service around children. Now I know how we ended up with a socialist president. You people are nuts.

God help us!
Local Citizen
September 08, 2010 | 07:39 PM

You said, "He just had a bad day. Cut him some slack. maybe this man deserves a second chance.
Will this child get a second chance on life?
He won't remember this the next time he is at a picnic, enjoying a birthday party for some kid, or taking his kids to the zoo. He will care less about the child or the parents. It will all be in the past & forgotten when he comes out of prison. He'll just be glad to get back to his way of life. This has been a proven fact for many that have been incarserated. He might even have resentment for the courts for the amount of time he spends there instead of feeling that he deserves what he has to do. I have no pity for the drinkers & drug users of this world that screw up other peoples lives.

ME
To ME
September 08, 2010 | 09:39 PM

You didn't look and read my entire comment. First you can not make a blanket judgement of everyone who has been involved in an incident like this. I am not minimizing what he did. But, if this was a one time happening and I don't know if it was or wasn't. But if it was and it was caused by a bad day maybe this man will realize he needs to change his way of dealing with a bad moment or day. It won't bring the 6 year old back no matter what happens. You can not tell me that you have never in your life ever been one drink past sober. Most people have been there and to just say there is zero tolerance on this is wrong. If you do that then anyone involved in an accident where people are seriously injured or killed due to a person being on a cell phone, drinking a beverage, eating a sandwich, listening to a radio, putting on makeup, just plain speeding,etc then these people should be locked up for ever also because it is the same ending.
Again as I have said I am not saying this man doesn't deserve to pay for what he did but to make a blanket opinion is also wrong.
I feel so sorry for the family of this little boy and the family of this man also. There is no one involved in this that it won't have a lasting effect on.

Local Citizen
spedos side kick lkg
September 10, 2010 | 01:36 AM

shame on you for bringing chief gritzner in on this blog. this has nothing to do with him. shame on you for making a claim that he drives drunk weekly. this clearly is a claim not based in fact and potentially damaging to his reputation. everyone knows he patronizes the local businesses, which is his right. Probably not the best political move considering his position, and yes he may drink, but that doesnt mean he is always drunk. Many locals stop in to the local taverns to socialize, that does not mean they always leave drunk. I have also seen his wife drive him home if there is a question about his sobriety. I have also seen him drive people home. bottom line, keep your criticizm out of this sad topic, you can see that it was not well recieved by anyone. If you are trying to keep your vendetta against Gritzner going, and give it credibility, you might want to step up and back your claims with facts....and sign your name. It is not right for anyone to drive drunk and unfortunately this is a very sad ending for all and a reminder to those of us who forget to give the keys away when we have had too many. My heart and prayers go out to this family.

resident of geneva
drunk gritzner
September 14, 2010 | 08:47 AM

gritzner is a drunk

r
east troy
Re: Drunk Gritzner
September 14, 2010 | 09:33 AM

There are only a few people that know for sure if he is an alcoholic or not, Him, his wife and kids and his bartenders. Now if you got his wife to say he is a drunk then you have something.

But alcoholism is a disease and you need to be kind to him and offer help and support so he can get the help he needs.

If he is an alcoholic as many says it is too bad that he is in the position he is in and the town board turns a blind eye. After all when he kills someone and the family sues then the town board also will be sued as allowing this to continue.

Ed please get the help that you may need to stop your drinking and help your family as well.

Your friend

Jim Beam
r of east troy and Jim Beam
September 14, 2010 | 10:20 AM

Why are the both of you bringing Chief Gritzner into this story? It has nothing to do with him or the Town of Geneva.
Secondly have you got hard undisputed evidence to back up your accusations of this man because libel, defamation of character and damaging someone's reputation I believe are grounds for a lawsuit. If you know for a fact of what you say is true and have undisputed Hard evidence present it and state your real names in your comment. Because truth can not hurt you. Otherwise leave this man and his family alone.

W.H
WH
September 14, 2010 | 10:57 AM

Where in my post do you see that I state that Gritzner is an alcoholic? I suggested that he may be but no where do I say he is.

Maybe you should be more careful of what you post.

The reason why he is mentioned in this story is IF he is an alcoholic he may in the future face the same fate as Dragotta.

jim Beam
If you
September 14, 2010 | 02:48 PM

idiots can find a way to drag the chiefs name into an article and degrade him you do it thinking that he won't do a thing about it. I can't wait until the proverbial stuff hits the fan & he gets to drag your names in the newspaper & the blogs. Then we will see who has the last laugh.
Chief G. you have most of the people's support! Don't let these frickin' idiots defame your good name.

ME
Good Name
September 14, 2010 | 04:14 PM

Now that is a good one.

Jim Beam
RE: Me
September 14, 2010 | 04:46 PM

Some bloggers feel the need to constantly drag the Chief's name through the mud on a daily basis evidently have some axe to grind with him. Probably because his department at one time or another had to deal with them on a legal issue so they drag him and his name down to their level. Don't you just love it when these bloggers speak of the truth and when pressed for their so called evidence and use of their real name they quiet down or start bashing the person asking for the evidence. I don't understand why some people feel the need to hurt others, their families and coworkers. Is it just to get their jollies? Sad that this is all some can do with their time.

W.H

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