Winnebago County, WI – A three-vehicle crash on County Road N near Knapp Street in the Town of Nekimi left one person dead and two others injured Wednesday afternoon, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash occurred around 12:49 p.m. and blocked both lanes of County Road N. Deputies reported one person was ejected from a vehicle and later transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Another driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger in the same vehicle was listed in critical condition.
According to authorities, the driver who was ejected is expected to survive. The driver of a third involved vehicle was also taken to an area hospital for treatment of suspected injuries.
Multiple agencies responded to assist, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, Oshkosh Fire Department, Southern Winnebago EMS, the Town of Nekimi 1st Responders and Fire Department, and Van Dyne 1st Responders and Fire Department.
County Road N remained closed for several hours as investigators worked to reconstruct the crash. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office said the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those affected,” the department stated.
No further details have been released at this time.
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