Hazelhurst, WI (July 14, 2024) – A three-vehicle collision on Highway 51 on Friday, July 12, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the injury of another.

At approximately 2:25 p.m., the Oneida County Sheriff's Office responded to a scene near South Blue Lake Road in Hazelhurst, located just south of Minocqua. Two individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. The third individual who sustained injuries was transported to a nearby medical facility.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling north on Highway 51 was stopped in the right traffic lane to enter a private drive. Shortly thereafter, a car collided with the rear of the first vehicle, causing it to be pushed into the southbound lane. A third vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 51 then collided with the first vehicle in the southbound lane. Two victims in that first car, who were waiting to turn, were declared deceased at the site. In the meantime, an investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released thus far.

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

Fatal Vehicle Crashes in Wisconsin

More than 500 fatal traffic accidents and over 23,000 injury collisions occur annually on Wisconsin roadways. Consequently, it is likely that drivers will experience at least one accident at some point in their lives. Car accidents on Wisconsin interstates, highways, and neighborhood roads are somewhat routine, unfortunately. However, despite their frequent occurrence, car accidents still have a profound impact on the lives of their victims.

Moreover, the risk of motor vehicle accidents is increased by the increased congestion of city roads, particularly during peak commuting hours. The probability of collisions and injuries is often elevated by the presence of distracted and impatient drivers, as well as busier roadways. Even worse, when a victim succumbs to their injuries, devastated families are forced to pick up the pieces.

In such cases, the most important thing for family members to do after a close person has been killed in a car accident is to prioritize their health and recovery by visiting a qualified mental and medical provider. Next, it's essential that they retain a skilled and understanding wrongful death lawyer in Hazelhurst 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 ready to assist, advise, and defend bereaved families at every step of a wrongful death claim. Paul Benson is a skilled personal injury attorney who is well-versed in Wisconsin state law on accident and wrongful death claims, and he will carefully construct your case from the ground up, investing his utmost efforts to collect damages for burial costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages as well. Call our dedicated Hazelhurst-area wrongful death lawyers at 608-208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that caused the death of your loved one.

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.