One Person Killed in Crash on I-94 in Jackson County

Friday, December 23rd, 2022 -- 2:00 PM

One person was killed in a crash on I-94 in Jackson County on Thursday.

According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, troopers were at an active crash scene on I-94 near Black River Falls around 1:10pm. While working that scene, another crash occurred.

A truck was traveling west and failed to sufficiently slow down and rear-ended a slower-moving vehicle. The truck left the roadway and hit a tractor trailer unit parked on the shoulder of the roadway.

Troopers on the scene attempted life-saving efforts, but the driver of the truck later died due to the injuries suffered. The driver was a 79-year-old man from Rosendale. His name is not being released at this time.

The Wisconsin State Patrol was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Black River Falls Fire and EMS, and Black River Falls Police Department.

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