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Sturgeon Bay, WI - Fatal Car Crash on Hwy 42/57
Sturgeon Bay, WI (June 17, 2024) – Police released details about a fatal car crash on Sturgeon Bay’s west side on Sunday, June 16. The accident occurred at just before 2:40 p.m., in the 1300 block of Highway 42/57 on the southwest end of the city.
A witness stated that two vehicles collided on the highway. A 44 year-old Manitowoc woman was the front-seat passenger in one of the cars, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other victims were both listed as being in critical condition. Eagle III and ThedaCare Emergency Heliport both aided in medical air transport to other medical facilities. Also assisting on scene were the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, Door County Sheriff’s Department, Sturgeon Bay Fire Department, Door County EMS, and, the Wisconsin State Patrol Accident Reconstruction Team. No other information is available at this time, and the cause of the accident remains under investigation. However, officers have not provided details on whether citations or charges are pending.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim's family. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.
Fatal Vehicle Crashes in Wisconsin
Motor vehicles are generally a necessity in the modern world, which means hundreds of thousands of vehicle accidents occur throughout the country and across Wisconsin annually. Some of these accidents are minor fender-benders or rear-end collisions, while others have disastrous consequences for the parties involved. Sometimes, these incidents can even lead to the death of some of the people involved.
In such cases, the most important thing for family members to do after a close person has been killed in a car accident is to prioritize their health and recovery by visiting a qualified mental and medical provider. Next, it's essential that they retain a skilled and understanding
wrongful death lawyer in Sturgeon Bay before attempting to negotiate with insurance companies or signing any type of settlement.
Our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is highly trained and ready to assist, advise, and defend injured victims at every step of a wrongful death claim. Paul Benson is a skilled personal injury attorney who is well-versed in Wisconsin state law on accident and wrongful death claims, and he will carefully construct your case from the ground up. Furthermore, he will do all it takes to protect your legal rights and assist you in securing your fair, full recompense to cover burial costs, lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and a host of other losses, so that you can get back on your feet after the devastating loss of a loved one. Call our dedicated Sturgeon-area wrongful death lawyers at 608-208-6844 to fully review your available legal options following a crash that caused the death of your loved one.
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.
Disclaimer: If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an accident, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. Please note that this post is not intended as a solicitation for business. The information provided here does not constitute legal or medical advice. Furthermore, the photograph accompanying this post is unrelated to the accident scene described.
