MADISON, Wis. — A late-night drive through Madison ended in a devastating crash that killed three passengers after authorities say the driver of a Range Rover was traveling at nearly 105 mph while alcohol and drugs were involved.
The crash happened around 1:28 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2025, in the 6800 block of Cross Country Road on Madison’s southwest side.
Kyle Stansil, 40, was driving the Range Rover when it reportedly struck a “No Parking” sign at high speed. According to investigators, the impact sent the sign across open ground for more than 300 feet before the SUV returned to the roadway and began slipping several times.
Stansil and all three passengers were ejected from the vehicle.
The passengers died at the scene, while Stansil survived and was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Police Say Alcohol, Drugs and Speed Were Factors
The Madison Police Department said excessive speed, alcohol and drugs were factors in the crash.
According to a probable cause affidavit cited by local media, Stansil and several passengers had been drinking at a bar before getting into the Range Rover.
One person who was at the bar reportedly told police that Stansil appeared “pretty drunk I think” and “tipsy” before getting behind the wheel.
Authorities allege the Range Rover was traveling east at an extremely high speed before striking the sign.
The crash investigation ultimately led to a lengthy list of criminal charges against Stansil, including allegations involving both intoxicated driving and controlled substances.
Three Victims Identified After Deadly Wreck
The Dane County Medical Examiner identified the three people who died as Makiewa Turner, 43; Allen C. Wright, 50; and Kadija Barry, 31. A small dog also died in the crash, according to police.
Stansil is facing 16 felony counts, including three counts each of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, homicide by use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration and first-degree reckless homicide.
He is also facing six counts of homicide by vehicle use of a controlled substance, according to court records. The charges reflect the severity of the crash and the allegations that multiple factors contributed to the deaths.
Arrest Came Months After Warrant Was Issued
Authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Stansil on Dec. 23, 2025, but he was not taken into custody until Tuesday. Officers with the Monona Police Department arrested him in connection with the fatal crash, according to Madison police.
Stansil appeared in Dane County court Thursday, where a court commissioner set his bond at $750,000 cash.
Prosecutors reportedly argued for the substantial bond because of the seriousness of the allegations and concerns about Stansil’s history of failing to appear for court proceedings.
Victim’s Mother Opposes His Release
The emotional impact of the crash was evident during the bond hearing. Sophia Barry, the mother of victim Kadija Barry, told the court that she did not want Stansil released.
“I know you’re going to do the right thing, but I don’t want to see him out at all,” Sophia Barry said. “He had no remorse. He didn’t think about no one else but himself. And he’s a risk.”
Stansil’s attorney argued that the $750,000 bond was excessive, pointing to the defendant’s lengthy hospitalization and rehabilitation following the crash. His attorney said Stansil continued to require significant medical treatment.
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Prosecutors, however, argued that his medical problems had not stopped him from allegedly committing other offenses while the case was pending.
Prosecutors Push for Strict Conditions
Dane County Assistant District Attorney Lexi Keyes emphasized the seriousness of the allegations during the hearing.
“He killed three people,” Keyes said, arguing that a lower bond would not adequately reflect the circumstances of the case. The commissioner ultimately ordered Stansil to remain detained on $750,000 cash bond.
If he is released, he must wear a GPS monitor, submit to alcohol and drug monitoring, avoid contact with the victims’ families and remain in Wisconsin unless he receives permission to leave the state.
Stansil is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 3. The criminal case remains pending, and the allegations against Stansil have not yet been proven in court.
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