Erasto Montes, 22, and James and Christine Saxild, both 71, dead after two-car collision on Highway 13 in Spencer, WI
Modified Date:
Fri, 02/06/2015 - 6:13amAccident Date:
Wednesday, February 4, 20153 people killed in Marathon County highway crash
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said the southbound lane of Highway 13 was closed down because of the crash.
3 killed in Marathon County highway crash
Marathon County sheriff's officials say two vehicles collided on Highway 13 in the town of Spencer Wednesday about 5 p.m.
UPDATE: Third person dies of injuries from Spencer car crash
"On a software program that they have so it's completely and accurately measured and there after they will make determinations from damages on the vehicles how it may have exactly occurred," said Lt. Fred Goch of the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.
At around 5:00pm, two cars driving in opposite directions on Highway 13 crashed, likely in a head-on or nearly head-on collision. Details about the crash and victims are scarce, but so far it has been confirmed that two men, one from each vehicle, were pronounced dead at the scene, while one woman was pronounced dead after being brought to a hospital. Check back for updates and more information on this story as investigation continues.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Head-onPeople Involved:
Erasto Montes
James Saxild
Christine Saxild
Roadway:
Highway 13City:
Spencer, WICounty:
Marathon County, WIArea:
Wausau-Rhinelander, WI
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We love you chris and we will
We love you chris and we will always have you close to our hearts!!
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