At 7:52 AM on Tuesday November 19, 2019 a crash occurred on US 8 EB/WB at Cranberry Lake Rd. in RUSK County near WEYERHAEUSER. Assisting agencies included Rusk County Sheriff’s Office, Rusk County EMS, Lakeview Medical Center EMS, and Weyerhaeuser Fire Department. Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region Spooner Post 715-635-2141
Sent On: 11/20/2019 12:58 PM Contact Name: Sgt. Cliff Parr or current duty supervisor Contact Phone: 715-635-2141 Crash Information - Initial Release Highway: US 8 EB/WB Location: CRANBERRY LAKE RD. County: RUSK The crash involved 1 fatality and 1 injury. Vehicle and occupant information, if available, is on the last page(s). The details of the crash are as follows: On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at approximately 7:52 AM, a Wisconsin State Trooper responded to a two-vehicle crash on US HWY 8 west of Cranberry Lake Road in Rusk County. A Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling westbound on US HWY 8 when the driver lost control and eventually collided head-on into a Dodge Ram pick-up truck which was traveling eastbound. The driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe received fatal injuries. The driver of the Dodge pick-up truck was transported to a local hospital and treated for incapacitating injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol. Icy road conditions may have been a contributing factor. Case Number: 000140-8239 PARTIES INVOLVED Unit 1: Van/SUV (1997 Chevrolet Tahoe) Driver: Smith, Richard J 28 Year Old Male From Bruce, WI Injuries: Fatal Seatbelt Use: No Alcohol Use: No Unit 2: Pickup Truck (2014 Dodge Ram) Driver: Peterson, Laura J 64 Year Old Female From Chetek, WI Injuries: Non-Life Threatening Seatbelt Use: Yes Alcohol Use: No Enforcement Action: No ### Please do not reply to this media release. For questions about the TIA system or to unsubscribe, email tia@topslab.wisc.edu. Traveler information is available on the Internet at www.511wi.gov or by calling 511.
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