Dodge County fatal crash; 2 dead, others injured
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DODGE COUNTY, Wis. - Two people are dead following a crash in Dodge County on Wednesday, June 19.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said a four-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 33 in Herman, around 1 p.m.
The initial investigation indicated a westbound car driven by a 17-year-old male from Mayville crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound pickup truck driven by a 84-year-old male and his 79-year-old passenger. That pickup was struck by a following, eastbound passenger car driven by a 71-year-old Shorewood male, and a fourth car following that one had minor damage from either debris or light contact. The fourth car was driven by a 43- year-old Kewaskum female.
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Police said the 84-year-old male and 79-year-old female, both of rural Hustisford, died in the crash. Both of the deceased were pronounced dead at the scene, following their extrication from the pickup.
The 71-year-old man was taken to the hospital with suspected non-life-threatening injuries. The 17-year-old and 43-year-old were evaluated at the scene by medical personnel, but not taken to a hospital.
The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.