An accident turns deadly in Lafayette.
It was just before noon on Wednesday, October 21st. when the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, along with Lake Hallie Police and District Fire and EMS, responded to a reported single vehicle crash on 30th Ave near 172nd St., Town of Lafayette.
It was reported that two occupants were still in the vehicle and both were unconscious. Upon arrival, it was found a vehicle had been traveling east on 30th Ave when it left the roadway and struck a tree on the north side of the highway. The driver, 18 year old Benjamin Podolak, was transported to
Mayo Eau Claire by ambulance while the 16 year old passenger was airlifted to Mayo Eau Claire by helicopter where they later died due to injuries sustained in the crash.
The crash is still under investigation.
