Town of Grantsburg, Burnett County, WI -- On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 5:34 p.m. the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single-vehicle crash on Tennessee Road near Benson Road in the Town of Grantsburg.
Investigation of this crash indicates that a 2002 Chevy Blazer operated by Tyson Wiegman, 35, of Grantsburg was northbound on Tennessee Road when he apparently lost control while negotiating a curve, entered the ditch and overturned. Wiegman was not wearing a safety belt and was partially ejected from the vehicle; he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Burnett County Medical Examiner. His passenger, Tonya Owens, 35 of Grantsburg was not injured. Alcohol is suspected to be a contributing factor in this crash.
The Grantsburg Fire Department and North Memorial Ambulance also responded to this incident.
No further information will be released at this time; investigation continues by the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office.
Per Chief Deputy Scott M. Burns
Last Update: Jun 12, 2017 9:47 am CDT
