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Two-vehicle crash at Highway 8 and U

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

 

The Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash, which occurred on Highway 8 and County Highway U in Lincoln County at about 11:58 am Monday morning.

Three people were injured in the crash, 81-year-old Warren Yahr, 80-year-old Carol Yahr and 18-year-old Michael Destaercke.  All three were transported from the scene to Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. 

Mr. And Mrs. Yahr were flown to Aspirus Hospital in Wausau and Destaercke was flown to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.  Carol Yahr died at Aspirus, while Warren Yahr is in critical condition.  Michael Destaercke is also in critical condition.

The initial investigation of the crash indicates Michael Destaercke was westbound on Highway 8 and was struck nearly head-on by the Yahr vehicle was crossed the centerline.

The crash remains under investigation, and the Wisconsin State Patrol will be doing a reconstruction.

 

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