A fatal van vs. motorcycle crash occurred in Hammond Township, Wisconsin, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old man. The collision took place on County Road T when a Ford Transit van crossed the center line and struck the northbound motorcycle. The incident is currently being investigated by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News reported
A tragic incident occurred in Hammond Township, western Wisconsin, on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of a local man following a collision between a van and a motorcycle. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office swiftly responded to the scene on County Road T at approximately 3:20 p.m. The authorities observed a Ford Transit van and a motorcycle involved in the crash. Regrettably, the motorcycle’s driver, identified as Steven J. Olson, aged 69 and from New Richmond, Wisconsin, succumbed to his injuries at the accident site.
Preliminary findings from the sheriff’s office suggest that the van, driven by a 29-year-old individual from Baldwin, Wisconsin, was traveling southward when it veered across the center line, colliding with the northbound motorcycle. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation, as authorities seek to determine the exact cause of the collision.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Steven J. Olson during this difficult time. It is a tragic reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance while driving. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this incident thoroughly to shed light on the circumstances leading to this fatal crash.
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