Cornell, WI (October 15, 2024) – Officers with the Cornell PD reported that a crash on Saturday morning, October 12, left one person dead and another injured near the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 64 and County Road G in Chippewa County, just outside Cornell.

According to a release, the incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. when, per the initial investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol, a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer was heading south on County Road G and entering the intersection with State Highway 64 when it was struck by a westbound 2024 Mazda CX-90.

The first driver was transported to Aspirus Stanley Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the Mazda, a 43-year-old woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire for treatment. Both drivers were reportedly wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash, and alcohol is not suspected to have been a factor in the accident.

Local emergency services, including the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, Cornell Fire & EMS, and Chippewa Fire District, responded to the scene and assisted with the crash. However, officers are still investigating and have not provided details on whether citations or charges are pending.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased woman's family. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.

Motor Vehicle Deaths in Wisconsin

Though the danger of injury-causing and even fatal crashes is ever-present, motor vehicles are a necessity in the modern world, which means hundreds of thousands of vehicle accidents occur throughout the country and across Wisconsin annually. Some of these accidents are minor fender-benders or rear-end collisions, while others have disastrous consequences for the parties involved.

Either way, the most important thing for victims to do after being involved a car accident is to prioritize their health and recovery by visiting a qualified medical provider. Next, it's essential that victims and their families retain a car accident lawyer in Cornell before attempting to negotiate with insurance companies or signing any type of settlement.

Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is highly trained and seasoned, ready to assist, advise, and defend injured victims at every step of an accident claim. Paul Benson is a skilled personal injury attorney who is well-versed in Wisconsin state law on accident claims, and he will carefully construct your case from the ground up.

Furthermore, he will do all it takes to protect your legal rights and assist you in securing your fair, full recompense to cover lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other losses, so that you can get back on your feet. Call our dedicated Cornell-area car accident lawyers at 608-208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that occurred through no fault of your own.

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. 

Disclaimer: If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an accident, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. Please note that this post is not intended as a solicitation for business. The information provided here does not constitute legal or medical advice. Furthermore, the photograph accompanying this post is unrelated to the accident scene described.