Luck, WI (August 29, 2024) – A 56-year-old Princeton, Minnesota man was killed over the weekend when a pickup truck collided with an SUV in the Village of Luck, Wisconsin, and police have now released further details connected to the incident.

Around 11:00 a.m. the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call three miles east of Luck, where two vehicles had crashed at the intersection of State Highway 48 and County Highway I.  Per a press release, the pickup truck failed to stop at a stop sign on County I and struck the SUV, traveling eastbound. 

The passenger of the SUV, William Van Heel from Princeton, Minnesota, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

There was no information about the condition of the driver of the SUV or the four occupants in the pickup truck. Meanwhile, the accident still remains under investigation, and the identities of the victims were not released. Witnesses were asked to step forward in the interim.

We extend our deepest condolences to William Van Heel's family members.

Fatal Car Accidents in Wisconsin

Throughout Wisconsin and nationwide, thousands of severe auto accidents occur on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Although some of these incidents are merely trivial fender-benders, others result in catastrophic repercussions for the individuals involved, with many of them resulting in the death of one or more of the motorists involved in the crash. Regardless, the most critical action for families following a deadly vehicle accident is to prioritize their emotional recovery by consulting with a licensed grief counselor and other mental health professionals.

From there, bereaved families can greatly benefit from retaining the services of an experienced wrongful death attorney prior to engaging in negotiations with insurance companies or accepting any form of compensation. The highly competent and proficient personnel at the Paul Benson Law Firm are prepared to assist, advise, and defend bereaved families at every stage of their claim.

Paul Benson has a wealth of experience in personal injury and wrongful death law and possesses a comprehensive understanding of Wisconsin's civil liability regime. He will meticulously construct your case from the ground up. Furthermore, he will make every effort to protect your rights and assist you in obtaining equitable compensation for burial costs, lost earnings, suffering, and a variety of other damages derived from the tragic death of your loved one in a car accident. Do not wait to contact our Luck wrongful death lawyer at (608) 208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that has turned your life upside-down. We will stop at nothing to help you and yours secure justice today.

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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