Current:Home > MyWisconsin crash leaves 9 dead, 1 injured: What we know about the Clark County collision-VaTradeCoin
Wisconsin crash leaves 9 dead, 1 injured: What we know about the Clark County collision
View Date:2025-01-07 13:37:26
A fatal highway crash in Clark County, Wisconsin has left nine people dead and one injured, authorities say.
The collision, which occurred on Friday March 8 near Dewhurst, involved a semi-truck and a van. The van had nine people, eight that were pronounced dead at the scene along with the driver of the semi-truck, and 1 passenger that was taken to a local hospital, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Police responded to the scene just before 7:53 a.m. Preliminary reports said the van, driving north on County J, collided with a semi-tractor heading east on State 95, the sheriff's office said.
The highway has since been reopened and the crash site has been cleared. Crash reconstruction crews are working with police to identify what caused the crash. The identities of the deceased will be released to the public once the families are notified.
Deadly National Guard helicopter crash:3 killed include 2 soldiers, 1 US border agent
Wisconsin deadly crash: Officials mourn the lives lost
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, sending his thoughts and prayers to the families of those who have died in the crash.
“Kathy and I are saddened today by the fatal crash that occurred in Clark County, tragically taking nine lives.” Evers wrote. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of all those involved, as well as the first responders who worked quickly to provide support at the scene.”
Another official called the tragic loss, “heartbreaking.”
“Incredibly saddened to hear of the heartbreaking news coming out of Clark County,” Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrote in a post on X. “My heart goes out to the loved ones of the nine lives tragically lost today. I am keeping their friends, families, and communities in my thoughts as we mourn this devastating loss.”
Wisconsin crash now tied with second deadliest crash in the state
On May 30, 1937, nine people were killed in an accident in Manitowoc County. A family was headed to Door County for a Memorial Day vacation when their car collided with another car carrying three men. A young child was the lone survivor of the crash, according to the Wisconsin Watch.
This crash was the second deadliest crash recorded in the state. The deadliest crash in the state occurred in 2002 when a 45-vehicle crash killed 10 people. On a foggy Interstate 43, 30 people were injured, seven in critical condition and one in serious, the Watch reported.
According to statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Friday's crash is 3 times the number of fatalities Clark County has had in the previous year.
Ahjané Forbes is a reporter on the National Trending Team at USA TODAY. Ahjané covers breaking news, crime, health, lottery and public policy stories. Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram, Threads and X @forbesfineest.
veryGood! (19298)
Related
- Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
- Lily Allen responds to backlash after returning adopted dog who ate her passport
- Georgia sheriff's deputy dies days after he was shot during search, sheriff's office says
- Blake Lively’s Sister Robyn Reacts to Comment About “Negative Voices” Amid Online Criticism
- Democrat Cleo Fields wins re-drawn Louisiana congressional district, flipping red seat blue
- Tusk says he doesn’t have the votes in parliament to liberalize Poland’s strict abortion law
- ‘It’s Just No Place for an Oil Pipeline’: A Wisconsin Tribe Continues Its Fight to Remove a 71-Year-Old Line From a Pristine Place
- Cucho Hernandez leads Columbus Crew to Leagues Cup title
- Oprah Winfrey Addresses Claim She Was Paid $1 Million by Kamala Harris' Campaign
- Apparent cyberattack leaves Seattle airport facing major internet outages
Ranking
- Will Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul end in KO? Boxers handle question differently
- Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Lynn Massey dies after 'difficult' health battle
- Florida State's flop and Georgia Tech's big win lead college football Week 0 winners and losers
- Kelly Osbourne says Slipknot's Sid Wilson 'set himself on fire' in IG video from hospital
- 'He's driving the bus': Jim Harbaugh effect paying dividends for Justin Herbert, Chargers
- Defendant in Titan submersible wrongful death lawsuit files to move case to federal court
- Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Lynn Massey dies after 'difficult' health battle
- Lea Michele Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Husband Zandy Reich
Recommendation
-
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul VIP fight package costs a whopping $2M. Here's who bought it.
-
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
-
DeSantis’ plan to develop state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls out
-
18-year-old fatally struck by boat propeller in New Jersey, police say
-
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
-
Newly minted Olympic gold medalist Lydia Ko wins 2024 AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews
-
Sister Wives: Robyn Brown Says Kody Is “Sabotaging” Their Marriage After Splits
-
'The Crow' original soundtrack was iconic. This new one could be, too.