Fatal Crash in Waupaca County
Location: Town of Dayton, WI
Date: Sunday morning
A tragic accident occurred at approximately 10:02 a.m. at the intersection of State Highway 22 and Old Highway 22. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, a 70-year-old man was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander when he failed to yield his right of way. He collided with a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup truck that was traveling east on State Highway 22.
The Dodge struck the Chevrolet on the driver’s side, resulting in severe consequences. Sadly, the male driver of the Chevrolet did not survive the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 65-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Fortunately, the 45-year-old female driver of the Dodge, along with her five juvenile passengers, reported no injuries.
This devastating event serves as a reminder about the importance of adhering to traffic rules and being vigilant at intersections.
