Madison, WI (May 31, 2024) – On Wednesday, May 29, police released additional details related to a fatal crash that occurred in the greater Madison area this week.

Four teenagers were killed and another was seriously injured when their truck collided with a semi-trailer in the Dodge region. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that deputies responded to the crash just outside Columbus, on State Route 16-60/County TT, around 4:00 a.m.

The pickup's driver, a 19-year-old Sun Prairie man, was pronounced dead at the scene, along with a 17-year-old male passenger from Sun Prairie and a 16-year-old male passenger from Madison. An 18-year-old female passenger from Madison died later at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Another 18-year-old female passenger from Madison was taken to the same hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other driver, a 57-year-old man from La Farge, was taken to a hospital in Columbus with minor injuries. However, the sheriff's office has not identified anyone involved in the crash, which remains under investigation.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victims' families. Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their complete recovery.

Fatal Auto Accidents in Wisconsin

Thousands of car accidents happen every year in Wisconsin and around the nation. While some of these incidents are minor fender-benders only, other crashes pose terrible consequences for the victims involved. In any case, after being in a vehicle accident, the most crucial thing for victims to do is to put their health and healing first by seeing a licensed medical professional.

Next, before trying to negotiate with insurance companies or accepting any kind of compensation, the family of the deceased person must hire a proficient Madison wrongful death attorney right away. At every stage of an accident claim, the highly skilled and seasoned personnel at the Paul Benson Law Firm are prepared to help, counsel, and defend the rights of those who have lost a loved one in a tragic car crash.

Paul Benson is accomplished in 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 legal rights and help you get just compensation for lost earnings, medical costs, suffering, and a variety of other damages that follow the death of a loved one in a car wreck. Contact our Pulaski wrongful death lawyers at (608) 208-6844 to see how we can assist you in recovering from the terrible aftermath of your recent loss.

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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