ARLINGTON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 73-year-old Wisconsin man died after a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday afternoon in Columbia County.
According to a Facebook post, around 2:15 p.m., the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a two-vehicle accident on Highway 51 in the Town of Arlington.
Preliminary investigations reveal that a southbound vehicle driven by the 73-year-old crossed the center line and was hit by a northbound car.
Emergency services and deputies were sent to the scene of the crash. EMS began lifesaving measures on the occupants of both vehicles, but the 73-year-old from Poynette died at the scene.
As for the northbound vehicle, the occupants were transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Their condition is unknown at this time.
The crash remains under investigation, and no additional details were provided.