TOWN OF PINE RIVER, WI (WSAU) — An 84-year-old Gleason man is dead after he was struck by a car while he was looking for a deer in the ditch along Highway 64.
Investigators say James Hartson was looking for the deer that he had hit with his vehicle when he was struck by another vehicle. First responders attempted life-saving measures at the scene but were unsuccessful.
Officers say speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash. The driver of the vehicle that hit Hariston did suffer some minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene. They later sought treatment on their own.
The driver is also cooperating with officers as the investigation continues.
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