BUENA VISTA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – A fatal accident occurred in the town of Buena Vista on June 11 when a pedestrian was struck by agricultural machinery on Sherman Road. The incident took place around 5:15 p.m., and despite life-saving efforts, the male victim was pronounced dead.
Reports from the Sheriff’s Department say that the victim was working on a road project in the area.
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office reported that the victim was working on a roadway project when an eastbound agricultural machine hit him. Emergency responders, including Plover Ambulance and Fire, as well as Almond EMS and Fire, were dispatched to the scene.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld until family notification is complete. The Portage County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Portage County Medical Examiner’s Office, is investigating the crash.
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