A tragic two-vehicle crash in the Town of Dayton, Waupaca County, on Sunday morning resulted in one death and left another person injured. The incident occurred at the intersection of State Hwy 22 and Old Hwy 22 around 10:02 a.m.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, which was northbound on Old Hwy 22, failed to yield the right of way to a 2017 Dodge Ram truck traveling east on State Hwy 22. The Dodge Ram struck the Chevrolet on the driver’s side, causing the latter to end up in a ditch.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 70-year-old man from Grand Chute, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a 65-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The driver of the Dodge Ram, a 45-year-old woman from Almond, and her five juvenile passengers reported no injuries.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, being conducted by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
