Basic Facts
Crash date: March 17, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Route 53 at intersection with State Highway 77 in Minong, WI
People involved:
- Unidentified Subaru driver
- Unidentified Subaru passenger
- Unidentified truck driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Minong, WI — March 17, 2026, one person was killed and another person was injured in at truck accident at about 11:50 a.m. on U.S. Route 53/Peace Memorial Highway.
Authorities said a northbound 2019 Subaru Ascent was trying to turn west onto West Hokah Street/State Highway 77 when it was hit by a southbound semi-truck.
A juvenile passenger in the SUV died at the landing zone for an air ambulance, while the driver was flown to a Duluth hospital with critical injuries, according to authorities.
The truck driver was not injured, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Washburn County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Most people want quick answers after a fatal crash like this, but more than 30 years of litigating commercial vehicle accidents has taught me to be patient. It’s important to have facts about how this crash unfolded, rather than guesses or assumptions.
Maybe the SUV driver turned when it was unsafe. Maybe the truck was speeding when it entered the intersection. Maybe one of the vehicles had a mechanical issue that contributed to the crash. I’ve seen these scenarios play out over the course of my career, but only a thorough investigation can clear up what happened on U.S. 53 in Minong.
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