Herman, WI (June 21, 2024) – Police reported that two Wisconsinites were killed after a major four-vehicle crash on State Highway 33 on Wednesday afternoon.

According to a release, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a multi-vehicle crash on State Highway 33 with serious injuries in the town of Herman shortly after 1:00 p.m. A preliminary investigation of the crash indicates that a 17-year-old Mayville boy crossed over the center line and hit a pickup truck driven by an 84-year-old Hustisford man. The pickup was then hit by a following eastbound vehicle driven by a 71-year-old Shorewood man. A fourth car, driven by a 43-year-old Kewaskum woman, was also involved.

Emergency service personnel helped extricate the 84-year-old Hustisford man and his passenger, a 79-year-old Hustisford woman. Life-saving measures were attempted, but both died at the scene of the crash. The 71-year-old man was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the 17-year-old Mayville boy and the 43-year-old Kewaskum woman were both evaluated at the scene. 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 victims' family. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.

Deadly Vehicle Crashes 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 Herman 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 Herman 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.