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Deadly St. Croix Co. Crash Could Bring Homicide Charge

Deadly St. Croix Co. Crash Could Bring Homicide Charge

Authorities in St. Croix County say alcohol was a factor in a deadly wreck there. 

It happened just after midnight yesterday near St. Joseph Township.  The sheriff’s office says 34-year-old Bridget Clifton died when a pickup truck driver smashed into her minivan.  Investigators say the truck driver, 39-year-old Benjamin Blietz, showed signs of impairment.  The St. Croix County District Attorney’s Office is now weighing possible homicide charges in the case.

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