Madison, WI (May 29, 2024) – One person died and two others were injured on May 28 after a wrong-way crash in downtown Madison.

Madison Police Department spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said the crash was reported at around 12:20 p.m. in the 900 block of eastbound Washington Avenue near the intersection with North Paterson Street. Fryer said a wrong-way driver crashed into an SUV. The vehicles then slid into a parked, unoccupied vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the identities of the victims were not released, however. Police have not provided details on whether citations or charges are pending.

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

Deadly Car Accidents in Wisconsin

Hundreds of 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, victims and their families must hire an experienced auto accident attorney right away. At every stage of an accident claim, the highly skilled and proficient personnel at the Paul Benson Law Firm are prepared to help, counsel, and defend injured plaintiffs.

Paul Benson is accomplished in personal injury law and boasts extensive knowledge of 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 to compensate lost earnings, medical costs, suffering, and a variety of other damages. Contact our Madison car crash lawyer at (608) 208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that has turned your life upside-down.

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