David Button, 26, and Joseph Button, 8, dead; 3 injured after crash involving tractor trailer, SUV, and car on I-41 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Modified Date:
Fri, 09/08/2017 - 12:42pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
2 dead in crash, I-41 closed
The incident happened at 11:41 a.m. between Military Road and Johnson Street when the car behind the semi sustained front-end damage and the SUV ended up on its top, which was almost completely crushed.
Flight for Life was called and landed on I-41.
2 killed, 3 hurt in crash on I-41 in Fond du Lac
An 8-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man, both from Neenah, who were in the middle vehicle died at the scene. WLUK-TV (http://bit.ly/28NPiIA ) reports one person was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries and two others were taken by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
Names released in fatal I-41 crash
The crash occurred when a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Alysha Button, 23, of Neenah, slowed to a stop behind a semi-tractor trailer and was struck from behind by a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Travis Wollersheim, 32, from North Fond du Lac. The impact forced the Cruze into the back of the semi, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Authorities identify 2 killed in crash
The State Patrol says 26-year-old David Michael Button and his 8-year-old son, Joseph, were killed in the crash. The two were passengers in the vehicle that was hit from behind.
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Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
David Button
Alysha Button
Travis Wollersheim
Matthew Will
David Schneider
Joseph Button
Roadway:
Interstate 41City:
Fond du Lac, WICounty:
Fond du Lac County, WIArea:
Green Bay-Appleton, WI
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