Single vehicle accident on I-94 sends one to hospital

A 46-year-old man received life-threatening injuries when the 1997 Honda he was driving struck a tree along I-94 on April 8th.

According to a news release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, a vehicle driven by Ronnie Michael Sistrunk of Chicago, IL left the westbound lane of the Inter-state at mile post 35. The vehicle entered the median and struck a tree causing extensive damage to the vehicle. He received life threatening injuries and was flown to Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. A passing motorist stopped and assisted Sistruck from his vehicle.

According to the report, Sistrunk was alone in the vehicle at the time of the accident and he was wearing a seatbelt. Sistruck faces enforcement action by the patrol according to the report. Assisting the State Patrol at the scene was Mayo One and the Menomonie Fire and Rescue.