Diesel fuel spills after vehicle strikes semi head-on in Caledonia; driver seriously hurt

CALEDONIA -- Crews spent much of the day Monday, November 14th cleaning up diesel fuel after a serious crash in Caledonia.

It happened on State Highway 38 near Nicholson Road in Caledonia.

According to police, the crash involved two vehicles. A preliminary investigation has revealed a semi tractor-trailer was headed east when a vehicle headed west crossed the center line and struck the semi head-on.

The operator of the vehicle was seriously hurt and taken to the hospital via Flight for Life.

The operator of the semi complained of minor injuries and was also taken to a hospital.

A significant amount of diesel fuel spilled and the Wisconsin DNR responded for clean-up.