Wisconsin

Fannie King Killed; Samuel King Injured in Accident on WI 81 in Lafayette County, WI

Published on: June 20, 2023

Date of Accident
June 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Fannie King, Samiel King
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

WI-81, Beloit, Lafayette County, WI, USA

What Happened

Lafayette County Sheriff's Office authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at WI 81 in Lafayette County, WI on June 19th, 2023. Police believe it happened around 3:09 a.m. According to investigators, an Amish horse-drawn buggy was headed eastbound at the time on WI 81. Police say the buggy was struck from the rear by a semi-truck operated by 39-year-old Pavel Ivanovich Gritskan, ejecting the two occupants of the buggy. One occupant, identified as 19-year-old Frannie King, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The other, identified as 30-year-0ld Samuel King, was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Police say Gritskan was not injured and did not disclose additional details.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Buggy, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
WI 81
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with the rear of a horse buggy

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