Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region Spooner Post 715-635-2141
Sent On: 11/20/2019 12:58 PM
Contact Name: Sgt. Cliff Parr or current duty supervisor
Contact Phone: 715-635-2141
Crash Information – Initial Release
Highway: US 8 EB/WB
Location: CRANBERRY LAKE RD.
County: RUSK

The crash involved 1 fatality and 1 injury. Vehicle and occupant information, if available, is on the
last page(s).
The details of the crash are as follows:
On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at approximately 7:52 AM, a Wisconsin State Trooper responded
to a two-vehicle crash on US HWY 8 west of Cranberry Lake Road in Rusk County. A Chevrolet
Tahoe was traveling westbound on US HWY 8 when the driver lost control and eventually collided
head-on into a Dodge Ram pick-up truck which was traveling eastbound. The driver of the
Chevrolet Tahoe received fatal injuries. The driver of the Dodge pick-up truck was transported to a
local hospital and treated for incapacitating injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the
Wisconsin State Patrol. Icy road conditions may have been a contributing factor.

Case Number: 000140-8239

PARTIES INVOLVED

Unit 1: Van/SUV (1997 Chevrolet Tahoe)
Driver: Smith, Richard J

28 Year Old Male From Bruce, WI

Injuries: Fatal
Seatbelt Use: No
Alcohol Use: No

Unit 2: Pickup Truck (2014 Dodge Ram)
Driver: Peterson, Laura J

64 Year Old Female From Chetek, WI

Injuries: Non-Life Threatening
Seatbelt Use: Yes
Alcohol Use: No
Enforcement Action: No

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