TOWN OF TROY — An elderly River Falls man died in a single-vehicle crash March 9 in the Town of Troy in St. Croix County.
The deceased has been identified as Derwin A. Robey, age 76, from River Falls. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Croix County Medical Examiner. Robey was driving a 2001 Ford Taurus. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Robey was the driver and lone occupant of the car.
At about 5:58 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call from a motorist reporting a vehicle that was in the ditch at the intersection of Tower and Coulee roads in Troy Township.
It appeared the vehicle had struck a tree, however, the crash was not witnessed. Deputies located Robey deceased in the driver’s seat.
From the information gathered at the scene, it appeared Robey was westbound on Tower Road, crossed over Coulee Trail and entered the ditch before striking a tree.
The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Hudson Fire Department and the St. Croix County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This incident remains under investigation.
