Three vehicle accident occurs on I-94 in Hudson

HUDSON — On October 26, 2016, at approximately 1:43 p.m., the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-94 Westbound near STH 35 North in St. Croix County. Two passenger cars and a semi unit were involved in the property damage crash. The crash involved no fatalities or injuries.

A 2011 Ford Taurus driven by John D. Breault, age 85 of Hudson struck a damaged area of roadway causing a piece of concrete to dislodge and strike the undercarriage of that vehicle. Breault lost control and began swerving.

Justin M. Fritsch, age 28 of Hutchinson, MN was driving a  2012 Freightliner semi and switched lanes in an attempt to avoid making contact with the Taurus. The semi unit struck the rear of the Taurus and then overturned. The semi was initially blocking all three westbound traffic lanes. A third vehicle, a 2006 Pontiac driven by Steven F. Vaske, age 58 of Paynesville, MN then struck the trailer of the semi.

Traffic was able to pass by the scene on the shoulder of the roadway. Two traffic lanes were opened up to traffic at 3:47 pm. All vehicles were cleared from the scene and all lanes were re-opened at 4:12 pm.

Westbound traffic was backed up for approximately six miles during the incident.