A 43-year-old man named Shawn Luther from Bonduel suffered fatal injuries in a crash on US 22 and County Highway P in Gillett, Wisconsin. The crash occurred when an 18-year-old man from Krakow, driving a car, was passing a semi in the opposite lane and collided head-on with Luther’s motorcycle. Luther died at the scene, while the 18-year-old suffered minor injuries and the semi driver was unharmed. No further information has been provided about the incident. Indiana Schilz reported

43-Year-Old Man Dies in Tragic Crash in Oconto County

GILLETT, Wis. (WFRV) – A fatal crash in Oconto County claimed the life of a 43-year-old man on Wednesday, July 26. The victim has been identified as Shawn Luther from Bonduel, according to the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office.

Crash Details

The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on US 22 and County Highway P in Gillett. Preliminary investigations suggest that an 18-year-old man from Krakow was driving a car northbound on US 22. In an attempt to overtake a semi in the opposite lane, the car collided head-on with a motorcycle.

Tragic Outcome

Tragically, Luther lost his life at the scene of the crash. The 18-year-old driver of the car sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the 37-year-old driver of the semi emerged unharmed from the collision.

Investigation Ongoing

At this time, no further details have been released regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities in Oconto County continue to investigate the incident.

This unfortunate accident serves as a reminder to always exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent such tragic incidents on the roads.

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