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La Crosse, Wisconsin - A regional technology and medical hub, highly ranked for the health, well-being, quality of life, and education of its residents

La Crosse is the county seat of La Crosse County. Lying alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse is the largest city on Wisconsin's western border. The city's estimated population in 2014 was 52,440.

La Crosse's educational institutions have recently led it toward becoming a regional technology and medical hub. La Crosse is home to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Western Technical College, as well as the Roman Catholic Viterbo University. La Crosse is the original home and international headquarters of several businesses including City Brewing Company, Kwik Trip, and Logistics Health Incorporated.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a city in Eau Claire County.  Located in northwestern Wisconsin about 85 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Eau Claire was incorporated in 1872 and currently has a population of over 65,000. The community has a diverse and expanding economic base in manufacturing, information technologies, health care, and retail trade. The city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Immanuel Lutheran College

The key roadways serving the La Crosse and Eau Claire areas include:

U.S. 14 enters the state of Wisconsin along with U.S. Route 61 across the Mississippi River into La Crosse. 

U.S. Route 53 is a north–south U.S. highway that runs for 403 miles (649 km) from La Crosse, Wisconsin to International Falls, Minnesota. It is the primary north–south route in northwestern Wisconsin, serving as a vital link between I-94 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin and the city of Duluth, Minnesota.

On the opposite bank of the Mississippi, US 61 and US 151 enter Grant County, Wisconsin, with US 61 going north through Wisconsin about 120 miles to La Crosse.

State Trunk Highway 16 is a Wisconsin state highway running from Pewaukee across the state to La Crosse. 

Interstate 94 enters Wisconsin east of the Twin Cities at Hudson. It passes Eau Claire before turning southeastward and joining with Interstate 90 in Tomah and Interstate 39 in Portage.

State Trunk Highway 85 is a state highway which runs east–west in west central Wisconsin from Durand to Eau Claire. 

Mass transit systems in La Crosse and Eau Claire help the region's commuting population get to work safely

Municipal Transit Utility operates full-service bus routes with a service area currently including La Crosse, French Island, a portion of Onalaska, and La Crescent, Minnesota. The service is owned and operated by the City of La Crosse. The Eau Claire Transit Fleet provides safe and reliable public transportation to the many communities across the area.

Air and rail travel to and from La Crosse and Eau Claire:

Air travel is handled by La Crosse Regional Airport, and the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

Rail travel in La Crosse and Eau Claire is offered by Amtrak.

Recent accidents in La Crosse and Eau Claire include:

La Crosse-Eau Claire car accidents

La Crosse-Eau Claire truck accidents

La Crosse-Eau Claire boating accidents;

La Crosse-Eau Claire pedestrian accidents

La Crosse-Eau Claire aircraft accidents;

La Crosse-Eau Claire train accidents.

Here are links to the major hospitals in La Crosse and Eau Claire:

Gundersen Health System - La Crosse;

Mayo Clinic Health System - La Crosse;

Sacred Heart Hospital - Eau Claire;

Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire.

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to learn more about grief support groups and services in La Crosse and Eau Claire.

Legal information for accident victims in La Crosse and Eau Claire

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in La Crosse or Eau Claire, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a La Crosse or Eau Claire injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Wisconsin injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Wisconsin wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a La Crosse - Eau Claire injury attorney can do to help.

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Most recent accident reports

One woman, 19, injured critically and one man, 85, was killed in a two-vehincle crash in  Crawford County.  Two people have died and another was critically injured in a two-car crash on a wet highway in Crawford County of southwestern Wisconsin.
Date: 
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
An unidentified 17-year-old boy was riding a skateboard north on 5th Avenue, and was in the crosswalk making his way across Market Street, when he was struck by a westbound car.
A man driving a lawn tractor was killed when the mower was hit by a train in Fall Creek around 7:45 a.m. Friday.
Date: 
Friday, April 10, 2015
It was about 3:50pm when police received report of an accident involving a tractor in a field in Maxville. Thomas Weisenbeck was using a tractor to move tree limbs when he somehow lost control and was ejected from the vehicle.
Date: 
Saturday, April 4, 2015
After 14-year-old Ayrton Platt did not return to his grandparents' house late Wednesday, searchers found his ATV overturned in a creek near the house at about 9 a.m.
Teresa and Dale Erickson were riding in a pickup truck on Houston County Road 9 when a bale of hay fell off of a semi-trailer that was driving in front of them, causing the truck to veer out of control.
Date: 
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Topics: 
Fire
Dylan Denk of Greenwood was driving the snowmobile on a trail when the machine began to spin after cresting a hill before striking a tree.
Date: 
Sunday, February 22, 2015
A four-seat Cessna 182 was trying to make an emergency landing on a road in the town of Hoard, Wisconsin at about 10:45 a.m.
Date: 
Monday, January 26, 2015
Two administrators for the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse suffered injuries after being hit by a car while walking to work Wednesday, October 22.
Date: 
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

One person was killed in a single-car rollover in West Salem. The accident occured around 1 p.m.

Date: 
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover
Walter was not wearing a helmet when he was ejected from his ATV and died at the scene. The truck driver who hit him had minor injuries but refused medical attention.
Date: 
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 25
City: 
Nelson, WI
Two people are dead after a head-on collision on Highway 35 about two miles south of Stoddard near Riverview Court in the Town of Bergen, according to Vernon County Sheriff John Spears.
Date: 
Monday, April 28, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 35

Three Winona teenagers were injured in a broadside crash Thursday night on U.S. Highway 14, including a 17-year-old female who was taken to La Crosse for treatment of serious injuries.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. Highway 14
City: 
Winona, MN
Type: Car Accident
A Brooklyn Center man was injured early Tuesday morning when the vehicle he was driving east on Interstate 90 near St. Charles hit an icy patch and went into the median.
Date: 
Monday, March 31, 2014
Roadway: 
I-90
Type: Car Accident