Clark County crash, 9 dead in western Wisconsin wreck

DEWHURST, Wis. - A Clark County crash involving a semi-truck and van left nine people dead in western Wisconsin on Friday, March 8. 

The intersection of State Highway 95 and County Highway J was shut down as the Clark County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin State Patrol investigated the crash in the town of Dewhurst.

Preliminary reports indicated the semi was headed east on State Highway 95 toward County Highway J. As the semi approached the intersection, officials said a van headed north on County Highway J entered the intersection and was hit by the semi.

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The Clark County Sheriff's Office said the semi driver and eight of nine people in the van were killed. The van passenger was taken to a hospital due to their injuries. 

Photos from the scene show the wrecked semi in a ditch with significant damage. The van was flipped on its side and appeared to be charred. Debris was spread across the roadway. 

Scene of fatal crash in Dewhurst, WI (Credit: WEAU)

The crash happened around 7:50 a.m. – and the scene did not reopen until around 8:30 p.m. The investigation remains ongoing.

Statement from Gov. Tony Evers posted on X: 

"Kathy and I are saddened today by the fatal crash that occurred in Clark County, tragically taking nine lives. 

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of all those involved, as well as the first responders who worked quickly to provide support at the scene."