Vehicle Vs. Train Crash Under Investigation

Vehicle Vs. Train Crash Under Investigation

On December 12th, 2024, at approximately 3:16 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center  was notified of a train vs. car crash at the railroad crossing near the intersection of 970th St and US Hy 12  in the Village of Elk Mound, Dunn County, Wisconsin. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin  State Patrol, Elk Mound Police, Elk Mound Fire, Colfax Rescue, and Eau Claire Ambulance responded to  the scene.  

Preliminary investigation shows the driver of a southbound SUV, failed to yield right of way from  the stop sign at the railroad crossing, causing the collision on the passenger side of the SUV, with the  eastbound train. The SUV had three occupants inside. The driver of the SUV was flown from the scene by  Mayo Helicopter. The two juveniles in the vehicle were transported to the hospital by private vehicle.  This crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and Elk Mound Police  Department.  

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