One airlifted after I-94 accident near Elk Mound

At 4:59 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2017 a crash occurred on I-94 WB at  mile marker 55 in Dunn County near Elk Mound.

The Northwest Region Eau Claire State Patrol Communications Center received a report of a one vehicle roll over crash with injuries on Interstate 94 westbound at mile marker 55. Both west bound lanes were closed for approximately 15 minutes while the driver, 31 year old Brian Birdsall from Pine City, MN, was airlifted from the scene due to his injuries.

State Patrol was contacted a short time later by a semi driver who had stated he thought he had a flat trailer tire. After arriving at the repair shop he located part of the front bumper cover and a registration plate belonging to the car involved in the rollover. The Birdsall vehicle had struck the rear of the semi-trailer before losing control and rolling over. The crash remains under investigation.

Assisting agencies included Colfax Ambulance Service, Dunn County Sheriff’s Department, and Elk Mound Fire Department.