Ellsworth, WI (July 8, 2026) – One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial truck and a semi-truck at the intersection of State Road 72 and County Road DD in the Town of Ellsworth on Monday, July 6.
The crash occurred around 11:49 a.m. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, a Kenworth commercial truck driven by 61-year-old Christopher Reed of Chippewa Falls was traveling eastbound on State Road 72 when it collided with a semi-truck traveling southbound on County Road DD.
The semi was operated by 52-year-old Steven Hove of Hager City. Hove was taken by ambulance to Mayo Hospital in Red Wing, Minnesota, with injuries that were not immediately determined. Reed was not reported to have been injured in the crash.
Our hearts are with the injured, and we hope for their healing.
How Commercial Truck Crashes Are Investigated
Crashes involving commercial trucks may require a detailed review because of the size and weight of the vehicles involved. Investigators may examine vehicle damage, roadway conditions, driver actions, and traffic patterns to determine how the collision occurred.
They may also review available records, witness information, and physical evidence from the scene. These details can help establish the sequence of events and provide a clearer understanding of the factors involved in the crash.
