Stephenson, WI (October 14, 2024) – A tragic head-on collision occurred on Sunday, October 13 resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. At approximately 11:13 a.m., authorities from the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash on Parkway Road near Johnson Falls Road in the Town of Stephenson.
According to the sheriff’s office, 58-year-old Kent J. Klempke from Crivitz was traveling north on Parkway Road when he crossed over the centerline, leading to a head-on collision with an RV motorhome. Unfortunately, Klempke was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the RV, identified as 54-year-old Mary A. Welch from Woodstock, Illinois, along with passengers from both vehicles, were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed, but they are receiving care following this serious incident.
Preliminary investigations by the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office suggest that speed and failure to maintain control may have contributed to the crash. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Our thoughts are with the family of Kent J. Klempke and all those affected by this devastating accident.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Wisconsin
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