Merrill, WI (October 26, 2024) – According to local authorities who responded to the scene, Wisconsin Highway 17 has reopened following a vehicle crash that took place late on Wednesday afternoon, October 23.

The crash happened at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. The incident closed down Highway 17 from County Road G to County Road C for around six hours. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has not said how many vehicles or people are involved. It's also unclear how many people were hurt, but EMTs were also dispatched to the site shortly after the incident took place.

Officers confirmed that any victims with injuries were transported to local medical facilities for further care and evaluation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and the identities of the victims have not been released thus far. However, witnesses were asked to contact Merrill officials as soon as possible if they had additional information.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their loved ones at this time. We hope for their complete recovery.

Injury Car Accidents in Wisconsin

On an annual basis, in Wisconsin and across the nation, there are hundreds of thousands of automobile accidents. Although some of these incidents are merely trivial fender-benders, others result in catastrophic repercussions for the individuals involved. Regardless, the most critical action for victims following a vehicle accident is to prioritize their health and recovery by consulting with a licensed medical professional.

Before trying to negotiate with insurance companies or accepting any kind of compensation, bereaved families should seriously consider hiring an experienced wrongful death 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 families who have tragically lost a loved one in a car crash in Wisconsin.

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 rights and help you get just compensation to compensate for burial costs, lost earnings, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a variety of other damages.

Contact our Merrill car accident lawyer at (608) 208-6844 to thoroughly 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. Our legal team will gladly answer all your questions during a free-of-charge consultation. We will fight for you and yours to collect compensation for your loved one's sudden death after a life-changing car crash.

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.