Pierce County, WI (May 6, 2026) – Two people were injured following a collision involving a semi-truck and an SUV Tuesday morning in the Town of Trenton.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 9:16 a.m. at the intersection of County Road C and 170th Avenue.
Authorities said a semi-truck driven by a 63-year-old man from Ellsworth was traveling northbound on County Road C when it collided with an eastbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old woman from Hager City.
The SUV driver and her 19-year-old passenger were both transported by ambulance to Mayo Hospital in Red Wing, Minnesota. Officials reported that their injuries were of undetermined severity at the time.
No additional information about the semi driver’s condition was released.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those injured in this incident.
Semi-Truck Crash Risks
Collisions involving semi-trucks can result in serious injuries due to the size and weight difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. Intersections are especially high-risk areas, where visibility, timing, and right-of-way decisions play a critical role.
Drivers are reminded to use caution when approaching intersections, yield appropriately, and remain aware of larger vehicles that may require more time and distance to stop.
