Oakland, WI (September 4, 2024) – Authorities in Wisconsin released further details on Tuesday morning, September 3, after a fatal vehicle crash took place over the weekend. According to officers with the Oakland Police Department, two people from Minnesota are dead and one person is injured following a crash early Saturday morning.

Per a release from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 2:00 a.m. after OnStar had alerted them of a crash near 28624 East Bass Lake Road in Oakland Township. Three people were involved in the incident with one driver a, 25-year-old Bloomington, Minnesota, man, and one of the passengers, a 34-year-old man from White Bear Lake, both being pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies report that the other passenger was found trapped inside of the vehicle and, after being extricated, was taken to a hospital via Air Care.

The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office says alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash and an investigation of the incident is ongoing. As of Tuesday afternoon, however, the cause of the incident was still under investigation and the names of the victims involved have not yet been released.  Witnesses were asked to get in touch right away.

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

Fatal Car Accidents in Wisconsin

Because automobiles and motor vehicles are  a necessity in the modern world, the risk of car crashes is alarmingly high on a daily basis. In fact, hundreds of thousands of vehicle accidents occur throughout the country and across Wisconsin annually. Some of these accidents are minor fender-benders or rear-end collisions, while others have disastrous consequences for the parties involved. Sometimes, these incidents can even lead to the death of some of the people involved.

In such cases, the most important thing for family members to do after a close person has been killed in a car accident is to prioritize their health and recovery by visiting a qualified mental and medical provider. Next, it's essential that they retain a skilled and understanding wrongful death lawyer in Oakland before attempting to negotiate with insurance companies or signing any type of settlement.

Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is highly trained and ready to assist, advise, and defend injured victims at every step of a wrongful death claim. Paul Benson is a skilled personal injury attorney who is well-versed in Wisconsin state law on accident and wrongful death claims, and he will carefully construct your case from the ground up.

Furthermore, he will do all it takes to protect your legal rights and assist you in securing your fair, full recompense to cover burial costs, lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other losses, so that you can get back on your feet after the devastating loss of a loved one. Call our dedicated Milwaukee-area wrongful death lawyers at 608-208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that caused the death of your loved one.

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.