St Croix County, WI (August 7, 2024) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation stated that one person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash in St. Croix County that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, August 6.

According to a press release from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, at around 3:45 p.m., authorities received a report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries located in the intersection on South Highway 65 at County Highway J in the town of Kinnickinnic.

Deputies arrived to find that a motorcycle accident in the northbound lane of southbound Highway 65. Preliminary information indicated that a truck driver hit the motorcyclist at the intersection. Life-saving measures were being performed on the motorcycle driver, but the man was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

No further details have been provided about the victim's identity or the conditions of any other injured victims. The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time. Furthermore, witnesses were asked to come forward as soon as possible.

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

Deadly Vehicle Accidents in Wisconsin

Motorcyclists throughout Wisconsin head out on the open roads for the freedom and fun that come with traveling through the streets on a bike. Unfortunately, since motorcycles provide minimal protection from the road or other objects during an accident compared to passenger vehicles or trucks, motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on our roadways.

Moreover, when motorcycle riders are injured in collisions, they face a number of difficulties. First and foremost, others tend to assume that they are the cause of a collision since motorcyclists are often seen as wild and reckless. Second, since motorcyclists are not encircled by the protective elements of cars, they are at a much higher risk of dying or suffering grave injuries in a crash.

Thankfully, 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 cover lost earnings, medical costs, suffering, and a variety of other damages. Contact our knowledgeable St. Croix County-area car accident lawyer at (608) 208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that has turned your life or your family's lives 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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