Barren County, WI (August 16, 2024) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation stated that authorities have now identified the people involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Barron County on August 15.

According to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the person who died in the crash is identified as 71-year-old Ira Luplow of Menominee, Michigan. and the person who suffered life threatening injuries is identified as 56-year-old Patricia Kronquist of Rice Lake.

The crash happened at 5:25 p.m. on U.S. Highway 53 in Barron County, near Haugen, on Thursday, August 15. The driver of the southbound vehicle was killed. The other driver, who was in a minivan, was flown by LifeLink to Eau Claire. Wisconsin State Patrol troopers have not released further details, however. The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time. Furthermore, witnesses were asked to come forward as soon as possible.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family members of the two deceased victims. Our thoughts are with any injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.

Deadly Vehicle Accidents in Wisconsin

Motorcyclists throughout Wisconsin head out on the open roads for the freedom and fun that come with traveling through the streets on a bike. Unfortunately, since motorcycles provide minimal protection from the road or other objects during an accident compared to passenger vehicles or trucks, motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on our roadways.

Moreover, when motorcycle riders are injured in collisions, they face a number of difficulties. First and foremost, others tend to assume that they are the cause of a collision since motorcyclists are often seen as wild and reckless. Second, since motorcyclists are not encircled by the protective elements of cars, they are at a much higher risk of dying or suffering grave injuries in a crash.

Thankfully, Paul Benson is accomplished in personal injury law and boasts extensive knowledge of Wisconsin's civil liability regime. He will meticulously build your case from the bottom up. In addition, he will use every effort to safeguard your rights and help you get fair compensation to cover lost earnings, burial costs, suffering, and a variety of other damages. Contact our knowledgeable Barren County wrongful lawyer at (608) 208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that has dramatically claimed the life of your loved one, thus turning your life upside-down.

Notes: Our writing team utilizes secondary sources, including local news reports, police reports, social media platform posts, and eyewitness accounts to gather information about accidents in Wisconsin. It's essential to clarify that our firm has not independently verified the specifics of this particular incident. Therefore, if you discover any inaccuracies in our post, we encourage you to reach out to The Paul Benson Law Firm so that we can promptly rectify any errors. Additionally, we are willing to remove the post upon request. 

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