Alma, WI (May 22, 2024) – One person was killed after being hit by a train on May 21 in the town of Alma.

The sheriff's office said one victim was pronounced dead at the scene, located near Melrose. The name of the individual wasn't released pending notification of family. Several fire and EMS departments, including Merrillan, Alma Center, and Black River Falls, assisted the sheriff's office at the crash site. Witnesses were asked to contact officers with the Alma Police Department if they had additional information.

Our deepest condolences go out to the deceased victim's loved ones.

Fatal Train Accidents in Wisconsin

There is a novelty factor to trains. In some areas, riding a train is uncommon and thrilling, while many others in Wisconsin's urban areas use commuter train every day of the week. Either way, train travel can pose risks. Though trains are generally safe, they also travel at great speeds and weigh a significant amount, posing serious risks to any vehicles or pedestrians in their paths.

Sadly, these train crashes often result in serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, major tissue damage and disfiguration, or permanent disability necessitating long-term care. Oftentimes, people succumb to their injuries as a result of these train accidents. If you've been hurt in a crash or have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident and have questions about the details of the incident, don't hesitate to contact an Alma-area wrongful death attorney.

Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is qualified and experienced to assist, advise, and defend victims or their families in their legal proceedings. As a skilled wrongful death lawyer in Wisconsin, Paul Benson will carefully review all of the specifics of your case and weigh all of your options for obtaining fair, full damages in court. Furthermore, he will do all it takes to protect your legal rights and assist you in getting fair compensation to cover lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other damages. Call our Alma-area wrongful death attorney at (608) 208-6844 to learn more about your options at this time.

Notes: Our writing team utilizes secondary sources, including local news reports, police reports, social media platform posts, and eyewitness accounts to gather information about accidents in Wisconsin. It's essential to clarify that our firm has not independently verified the specifics of this particular incident. Therefore, if you discover any inaccuracies in our post, we encourage you to reach out to The Paul Benson Law Firm so that we can promptly rectify any errors. Additionally, we are willing to remove the post upon request. 

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