Wisconsin

Steven Buss Killed in Train Accident at US 141 in Pound, WI

Published on: December 16, 2021

Date of Accident
December 15, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Steven Buss
Type of Accident
Commercial Train
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 141, Pound, WI, USA

What Happened

Wisconsin State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 141 in Pound, WI on December 15th, 2021. Officials say the incident happened around 11 a.m. They go on to say it involved two dump truck, a logging truck a box truck and several other vehicles colliding on snowy road and fog conditions. The collision resulted in several vehicles being pushed into a train, which derailed the vehicle. The box truck involved was pushed under the train after colliding with the rear of a service van. The driver  of the van, identified as 58-year-old Steven Buss, was killed in the crash. The drivers of the two dump trucks involved were both hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Wisconsin State Police
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck, Train, Passenger Car, Semi-Truck, Dump Truck
Road/Highway
US 141
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two dump truck, a logging truck, box truck and other vehicles crashed into a train, derailing it

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