At 12:30 AM Thursday, January 6, two veteran firefighters with more than a combined 60 years of service with the Mineral Point Fire Department were killed in a collision with a Semi while responding to a rollover crash on Highway 151. The firefighters were driving their fire truck north on the highway, with its lights flashing, when they attempted to use an emergency crossover. That’s when their fire truck was struck by a northbound semi-tractor–trailer.
The fire truck, a tanker with 2000 gallons of water on board, caught fire and the two firefighters died at the scene. The semi driver refused medical treatment. The crash investigation closed the highway in both directions for nearly 15 hours with reported first – responder fatalities.
Firefighters Killed in Deadly Mineral Point, WI Tractor Trailer Crash Under Investigation
Words of comfort filled Facebook pages of fire department’s statewide and the Dodgeville Fire Department posted condolences to the Mineral Point Fire Department and the families of the two firefighters: “Their service and dedication will not be forgotten. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the love in support of those around you help give you strength and peace in the days ahead.”
The deaths are believed to be the first in the State in 2022 and the first in the line of duty in the long history of the Mineral Point Fire Department.
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What We Currently Know About the Mineral Point, WI Semi Truck Crash
- Truck crash occurred Thurs, January 6 around 12:30 am in Mineral Point, WI on Highway 151
- One fire truck and one semi-truck were involved
- Two fatalities have been reported
- Zero people were taken to the hospital for additional treatment
- The semi crash caused the fire truck to ignite
- No evidence of alcohol or drugs has been discussed as a possible cause
- No evidence mentioned that the collision was an intentional act
- Investigators will take a closer look at several possible causes including brake failure, mechanical issues, distracted driving and beyond
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Semi-truck accident lawyer Don Murphy responded to news of the crash saying, “It’s always an unfathomable tragedy when these deadly crashes occur and traumatize families and communities as a consequence.”
Murphy notes that even if charges are brought against the driver, there will be civil claims / causes of action brought against the vehicle operator and any other responsible parties involved. The important purpose is to bring justice and fair compensation to those who now are dealing with challenging and heartbreaking loss of loved ones.
At Murphy & Pressentin, our hearts go out to the victims and families of this devastating tragedy.
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