WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) – In a news release sent by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a fatal crash occurred on February 9th on CTH C at Sunset Drive in Marathon County, near Elderon.
The release states that on February 9th at approximately 12:17 PM, a 2022 Chevrolet Trax was traveling eastbound on County Highway C. The vehicle left the roadway and became lodged under a large rock in the south ditch, causing the vehicle to start on fire. The 76-year-old male driver was found unresponsive, and removed from the car by passing good samaritans. Lifesaving efforts were conducted, however the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is conducting the crash investigation.
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