James K. McCoy : “2-Year-Old Lone Survivor of WI Crash – 9 Killed, Including Infant”

In a devastating incident that shook the community of Clark County, Wisconsin, a fatal crash occurred on Friday morning, resulting in the loss of nine lives. The tragic accident took place at the intersection of State Highway 95 and County Highway J in Dewhurst Township.

Shortly before 8 a.m., a semitrailer travelling eastbound on State Highway 95 collided with a van heading north on County Highway J. The van, carrying seven Virginia residents and a Wisconsin man, was struck with immense force, leading to the untimely deaths of eight passengers and the van’s driver.

The van’s driver, James K. McCoy, along with Linda Byler, Lydia Byler, Orla Schrock, Ellen Schrock, Delila Schrock, Suzanna Hertzler, and a 6-month-old child, tragically lost their lives in the collision. Among the deceased was the youngest victim, a 6-month-old infant.

Remarkably, a 2-year-old child emerged as the sole survivor of the harrowing crash. Despite being ejected from the van during the collision, the young child miraculously survived and was taken to Marshfield Medical Center for treatment.

Nathaniel Jahn, a commuter who witnessed the collision unfold, described the heart-wrenching moment when the van pulled into the path of the oncoming semitrailer. The tragic event left onlookers in shock and disbelief at the devastating outcome.

As authorities investigated the scene of the crash, it became apparent that the incident marked the first fatal collision of the year in Clark County. The community was left reeling from the loss of life and the tragic circumstances surrounding the accident.

This report contains information sourced from the Associated Press and serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety.