Slinger, WI (June 9, 2023) – A person was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident that took place in Slinger on the morning of Friday, June 9.
According to Washington County officials, the accident happened at 10:18 a.m. on State Highway 60 around the area of I-41. Police confirmed that a single-vehicle collision occurred in the area. From there, a second vehicle struck a pedestrian and then rolled over in the same area due to reasons that are not entirely known. The vehicles remained at the scene after the crash.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene. It is believed that the pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was severely injured. Paramedics tried to perform lifesaving procedures, but they were tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. It is not known if anyone else was hurt as a result of the accident.
A large portion of the roadway was blocked for several hours so that police could clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We want to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the pedestrian who lost their life in this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Wisconsin
Though pedestrian accidents are not the most common accidents that happen on our roads in Wisconsin, they still happen every year due to the recklessness of others. This is due to the fact that more people are choosing to walk from one place to another instead of driving in many cases. In 2021, statistics showed that 54 pedestrians were killed in fatal accidents in Wisconsin, and hundreds more sustained injuries. Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads, which means that they are more likely to become injured or killed in an accident than many other parties. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal pedestrian accident, it is crucial that you seek the assistance of an attorney that you can trust.
Many clients wonder where they can turn after they have lost someone that they love in a fatal pedestrian crash. If you have had a loved one die due to the negligent acts of another party, you should be able to grieve your losses in the time that you see fit. This means not having to worry about the bills that continue to pile up after sustaining losses. It is normal to be left with questions following a fatal collision, which is why you and your family should speak with a dedicated Slinger pedestrian accident attorney.
Our attorneys at Zerbst & Kluck, S.C. are here to help you after you have lost someone you love in a fatal pedestrian accident. We look forward to providing you with the resources that you need to move forward with your claim, as well as make things right for your family. We will assist you as you work toward the compensation you deserve for a wide array of damages. These include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial expenses
Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Slinger at (608) 471-5365 for the help that you deserve during these trying times.
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