BURNETT COUNTY — Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Toyota Camry and a semi-trailer truck on Highway 70 near LaFollette, according to a press release from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office.
PRESS RELEASE
On September 30, 2026, at 6:02 a.m. Burnett County Dispatch received a call of a two- vehicle crash involving a semi-trailer truck and a Toyota Camry. The crash was located near 4802 State Road 70 in the Town of LaFollette.
The investigation revealed that the semi-trailer truck was westbound on Highway 70 and the Toyota was eastbound on Highway 70. The Toyota swerved into the path of the semi- trailer truck, causing them to collide. There was a small fire under the semi-trailer truck that was extinguished by a deputy on scene.
The driver of the Toyota stated he may have dozed off, causing him to veer into the path of the oncoming semi-trailer truck.
Both drivers were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
State Highway 70 was closed for approximately 6 hours for this investigation and removal of the vehicles.
We would like to thank the Wisconsin State Patrol, St. Croix Fire Department, Webster Fire Department, North Ambulance, and the Burnett County Highway Department for their assistance.
This crash is still under investigation.
— Per Sheriff Tracy Finch
Last Update: Oct 01, 2026 9:13 am CDT
