Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Wausau Pilot & Review
A tragic incident occurred in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where a pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a vehicle driven by a Wisconsin Rapids resident. The victim, identified as Herbert Wievel, 63, of Stevens Point, tragically passed away shortly after 8 p.m. on March 7. The driver, 43-year-old Kenneth L. Butler, now faces criminal charges in connection with the incident.
The Incident
According to Lt. Joe Johnson from the Stevens Point Police Department, Wievel was found by a passing pedestrian in a ditch near County Hwy. HH and West River Dr. after lying there for approximately five hours. He was airlifted to a Wausau hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of death has not been disclosed to the public.
The Suspect
Thanks to an anonymous tipster, Butler was identified as the suspect in this case. He was apprehended on Wednesday with the assistance of the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department and has been booked into the Portage County Jail. Initially facing charges related to hit and run causing great bodily harm, these charges are expected to be revised following Wievel’s tragic demise.
Legal Proceedings
Court records indicate that Butler’s bond hearing is scheduled for Friday, where further details of the case are likely to be disclosed. The local community is reeling from the shocking turn of events that led to the untimely death of Herbert Wievel.
As the investigation continues into this devastating incident, authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward and assist in bringing justice to Wievel’s family and loved ones.
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