Polk County, WI (May 23, 2024) – Authorities state that a vehicle and truck collided in Polk County on Wednesday, May 22, leaving one person dead and others injured.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office released a news statement stating that around 4:55 p.m. on that day, they fielded a complaint of a vehicle and semi-truck collision at the junction of State Highway 63 and 60th Avenue, which is located north of the Village of Clear Lake. According to the news release, a westbound vehicle with three people was involved in a crash with a northbound truck.

The car's driver was rushed to an area hospital by ambulance from the site and subsequently passed away at the medical center as a result of the injuries they sustained in the collision. Another  passenger was evacuated by air and remains in critical condition. The third passenger was also injured, along with the truck driver, though both were said to be in stable condition. An inquiry into the cause of the crash is still underway in the meantime.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim's loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their family members in hopes of their full recovery.

Fatal Truck Collisions in Wisconsin

An auto accident involving a typical passenger vehicle or even motorcycle is bad enough, but crashes usually become significantly more deadly and severe when they also involve an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or any other large commercial vehicle. Serious injuries and deaths are common outcomes associated with these weighty, oversized vehicles. A truck accident can change your life in an instant, whether you or a loved one is involved.

The costs of medical care and vehicle repairs are only the beginning, which is why it is crucial to determine who is liable for an 18-wheeler or semi-truck collision. And although drivers and their trucking companies are subject to several safety requirements, these rules aren't always followed. For example, one of the most frequent causes of truck accidents is driver fatigue, generally due to drivers who stay on the road longer than permitted to stay on their schedules.

Other reasons for truck accidents are defective machinery, inclement weather, or malfunctioning traffic signals. In other words, liability may fall on the truck driver, the trucking firm, the truck (or trailer) owner, or even a municipal government that fails to maintain roadways property. If the vehicle or component maker supplied defective equipment or neglected to perform proper maintenance, they can also be held accountable for a crash caused by such defects.

No matter the cause of a truck collision, our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is ready to assist, advise, and defend injured victims at every step of an accident claim. Paul Benson is a skilled personal injury attorney who is well-versed in Wisconsin state law on truck accident claims. Furthermore, Paul Benson will do everything in his power to protect your legal rights and assist you in securing your fair, full recompense to cover lost wages, medical expenses, and much more. Call our Polk County truck accident lawyer at (608) 208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a 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. 

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