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Cato, WI – Two Killed in Car Crash on US Hwy 10 near County Hwy G

by | Sep 10, 2023 | Accident News |

Cato, WI (September 10, 2023) – Police in Cato are currently investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened on Sunday, September 10. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site shortly after the wreck took place to render aid. 

Police and EMTs went to the scene, located on US Highway 10 near County Highway G. Preliminary reports show a 21-year-old female from Menasha was traveling west on US Highway 10 in a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado while a woman from Reedsville, age 17, was headed east in a 2010 Ford Escape. The vehicles were involved in a head-on collision for reasons still under police investigation. 

The 21-year-old woman was pronounced deceased on-site, while the other driver was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Neenah. She was later pronounced deceased. No one else was present inside the vehicles at the time of the crash. 

Police in Cato continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Car Wrecks in Wisconsin

Cato, WI - Two Lives Taken by Crash on US Hwy 10 near County Hwy G

When you get behind the wheel of a car, you never expect that you will become involved in a serious accident. This is a reality for many people every year who become victims of drunk or drugged driving at the hands of negligent drivers. Between the years 2009 to 2018, it was reported that over 1,928 people were killed in fatal DUI accidents in the state of Wisconsin. Losing a loved one is never easy to face. Because of this, families should know that there are always options for recovery.

It is true that no amount of compensation can bring back a loved one whose life was taken prematurely by a drunk or drugged driver. However, financial compensation can help you and your family get on your feet financially as you face the grief caused by the loss of your loved one. It can be stressful to bring a wrongful death claim, especially knowing that there are deadlines to meet and insurance companies to deal with. This is why it is crucial that you have the help of a skilled Cato wrongful death attorney on your side after a fatal collision.

Our attorneys at Zerbst & Kluck, S.C. are here for you after you have lost a loved one in a fatal crash that was not their fault. You deserve to move forward during these difficult times and take time to grieve on your own without the stress of a legal claim. Our attorneys will handle all of these stressful aspects of your claim and help you gain peace of mind when you need it the most. We can help you recover damages for some of the following aspects:

  • Medical bills your loved one incurred
  • Lost income and future lost income
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Funeral and burial costs

Please do not hesitate to contact a wrongful death attorney in Cato at (608) 471-5365 to find out what options are available for you.

Note: When writing this accident news article, our writers utilized secondary sources, including local news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, and, occasionally, eyewitness reports. Our firm has not independently verified any of the facts pertaining to this accident. If you locate any information in this post that is inaccurate, please contact Zerbst & Kluck, S.C. right away. The article will be updated with the correct information immediately.  If requested, we will take down this post. 

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