APRIL 6, 2015
LINCOLN COUNTY, WISCONSIN (WAOW)
Two people are dead after a car left the road early Sunday
morning, hit a tree and caught on fire in Tomahawk, the police department said.
Police say the crash happened around 1:30 a.m. near East
Somo Avenue and Charlotte Street in Tomahawk.
A 58-year-old man, the driver, and a 57-year-old woman died
at the scene, according to Tomahawk Police.
Police Chief Al Elvins tells Newsline 9 speed is considered
to be a factor in the crash. Elvins says toxicology tests will be performed,
but the results could take several weeks.
No names have been released.
Officials say part of the road was closed for close to 12
hours as the scene was investigated.
RIP, friends. You
will miss watching the Badgers beating the Blue Devils today for the first national
championship.