AMERY, WI — An 80-year-old Amery man died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Keller Avenue, according to a press release from the Amery Police Department.
On September 27, 2026, at 7:13p, the Amery Police Department, Amery Fire Department, and Northwestern Municipal EMS were dispatched to State Hwy 46/ Keller Avenue South, near the Sports and More store located at 319 Keller Avenue South, in the City of Amery, for a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident.
The vehicle, a 2017 Ford F-350, was Northbound on Keller Avenue. The male pedestrian was crossing from the west side of the highway to the east side, not in a crosswalk area. The accident occurred during low-light conditions, according to the Amery Police Department.
Authorities say that lifesaving efforts were performed on scene and at the Amery Hospital and Clinic, where the male subject was pronounced deceased.
Amery Chief Daniel J. Peters says the male subject was identified as Gary D. Robbins, 80, of Amery, WI. The driver of the vehicle has been cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.
The Amery Police Department was assisted by the Amery Fire Department, Northwestern Municipal EMS, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, the Polk County Medical Examiner, and Amery Hospital and Clinic.
The Amery Police Department, along with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol, are continuing to investigate the crash.
Last Update: Oct 02, 2026 9:12 am CDT
