Lafayette County Crash Kills Three

A two vehicle crash on Highway 11 in Lafayette County took the lives of two people and injured five others.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, a pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer on Highway 11 crossed the center line and collided head-on with a four-door sedan shortly after 2 a.m.

Richard J. Christen, 67, of Monroe, the driver of the car; Carol A. Wenger, 70, of Monroe; and Kathryn D. Olin, 65, of Brodhead were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the pickup truck, Travis Kirschbaum, 20, of Glen Haven, and its three passengers: Neil R. Kirschbaum, 45, of Glen Haven; Ethan L. Koch, 21, of Cassville; and Joshua N. Kuenster, 19, of Glen Haven, were taken to Monroe Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A third passenger in the eastbound car, Richard Olin, 67, of Brodhead, also was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Contacting a car accident lawyer after you have been involved in a collsion can be an important part of the recovery process. While memories of an accident can fade over time, a personal injury lawyer can help to ensure that the specifics of the incident are recorded while they are fresh in your mind. They can also help to review the legal options that you have available and if eligible, to help find a legal solution that leads to obtaining compensation for your injuries and property losses.

For more information, contact the law office of PKSD today by calling 877-877-2228.