Mountain, WI (September 10, 2024) – A head-on crash on Highway 32 in Mountain killed a 51-year-old Lake Tomahawk woman on Sunday, September 8, per local authorities.

The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office says three people, including the victim, were in a Subaru SUV that was hit by a Chevrolet SUV that crossed the center line and was going north in the southbound lane. When deputies arrived, they found the Subaru in a west ditch with extensive damage. All passengers were trapped, and the woman died before she could be taken to a hospital.

The driver, a 15-year-old girl, and another passenger, a 54-year-old man, who were also from Lake Tomahawk, were taken to an area hospital. She had to be extracted from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. The driver of the Chevrolet that was in the wrong lane was a 30-year-old Fond du Lac man, who was also taken to the hospital. In the meantime, the accident continues to be the subject of an investigation by law enforcement. More updates will be released as the inquiry progresses.

We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim's family. Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their full recovery.

Head-on Accidents in Wisconsin

Head-on collisions are frequently the most violent and cause the highest number of serious and fatal injuries among the various categories of car accidents that occur in Wisconsin. When vehicles collide head-on, the risk of severe injury or fatality is significantly increased, and drivers and passengers are subjected to substantial forces.

Regrettably, the aftermath of these severe auto accidents is left to the families of accident victims. But before trying to negotiate with insurance companies or accepting any kind of compensation, victims and their families should seriously consider hiring an experienced car 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 rights and help you get fair compensation to cover lost earnings, medical costs, pain and suffering, and a variety of other damages. Contact our Mountain car accident lawyer at (608) 208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that has turned your life upside-down.

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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