On Wednesday, February 25th, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department was advised that the 17yr old that was injured in the buggy vs truck accident last week had passed away. The case in still under investigation and once
completed will be referred to the Barron County District Attorney’s office for review for any possible charges.
The Sheriff’s Department has been advised that the funeral will take place this weekend and there will be a larger presence of horse and buggies in the area. The area is north of Hwy V and Hwy M intersection, which is north of Rice Lake, so you are urged to take extra caution traveling in these areas.
UPDATE: Teen Passes Away After Buggy Vs. Truck Crash
