9 killed in crash involving semitruck, overturned passenger van

NEILLSVILLE, Wis. (WSAW/Gray News) The Clark County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin is investigating a crash with multiple fatalities south of Neillsville.

Nine people were killed in Friday’s crash that involved a semitruck and passenger van, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

The driver in the semi was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Clarissa Rochester.

There were nine people in the passenger van, officials said. Eight of them, including the driver, died at the scene. The other passenger in the van was taken to the Marshfield St. Joseph’s Hospital as a result of their injuries.

The names of everyone involved have not been released at this time pending notification of family members.

Initial reports indicate the semitruck was traveling east on State Highway 95 approaching the intersection of County Highway J. A van driving north on County Highway J entered the intersection and was struck by the truck, crash investigators said.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene with the Wisconsin State Patrol, Hatfield Fire and Rescue Department, Neillsville Area Ambulance, Clark County Highway Department and the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said all lanes near the crash have since reopened.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers shared a statement on X after the crash, that read in part, “Kathy and I are saddened today by the fatal crash that occurred in Clark County, tragically taking nine lives.”

The investigation is still ongoing.