Righteous Marcus Durham, 48, Remembered After June 22 Highway 51 Rollover Near Acker Road In Madison
Righteous Marcus Durham, a 48-year-old Madison local and parent of four, died on Monday, June 22, 2026, after a black Mazda 3 rolled over on U.S. Highway 51 near Acker Road just before 7 a.m.
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said Durham traveled alone when the vehicle left the roadway, and witnesses reported high speed and heavy weaving through morning traffic before the rollover.
Madison Fire Department paramedics responded to the shoulder of the highway and tried to save Durham, but officials pronounced Durham dead at the scene.
Durham leaves behind a grieving spouse and four children who now face a sudden and deeply painful loss.
The family has shared plans for community support to help with funeral and cremation costs, while memorial service details will be announced later by relatives.
Local investigators continue to review the circumstances of the June 22 roadway incident.
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