Life-changing Chippewa County car accident leaves one dead, two injured
A life was lost, and two more were altered forever when a three-car accident occurred on State Highway 29 near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on August 19, 2023.
The accident, which occurred around 5:15 p.m., involved a semi-truck, a pickup truck, and a sedan. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the semi-truck was traveling southbound on Highway 29 when it crossed the center line and struck the pickup truck head-on. The sedan, which was behind the pickup truck, was also struck.
The driver of the pickup truck, 52-year-old John Doe, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck, 35-year-old Jane Doe, and the driver of the sedan, 23-year-old Mary Doe, were both transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. They are both expected to survive.
The accident is still under investigation, but authorities believe that speed may have been a factor. The Wisconsin State Patrol is asking anyone who witnessed the accident to contact them.
This tragic accident is a reminder of the importance of safe driving. Please obey the speed limit, and never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who were involved in this accident.
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