Wisconsin

One Person Killed in Accident at State Hwy 40 in Rusk County, WI

Published on: June 13, 2023

Date of Accident
June 12, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 40, Bruce, Rusk County, WI, USA

What Happened

Rusk County Officials are investigating a crash that killed one person at State Hwy 40 in Rusk County, WI on June 12th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9 a.m. According to investigators, pickup truck collided with the rear of a Rusk County Highway road grader. Authorities were not able to provide a possible cause for the collision. They say an 80-year-old passenger in the pickup truck suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The 73-year-old driver was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. The road grader operator was uninjured, according to officials. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Rusk County Police
Vehicles Involved
Truck, Road Grader
Road/Highway
State Hwy 40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck collided with a Road Grader

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