POLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - The driver who tragically lost their life in a crash involving a passenger car and a semi-truck has been identified as 34-year-old Alexis Steinberger from Clear Lake, Wisconsin, according to an updated press release from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 4:55 PM, the Polk County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a severe accident at the intersection of State Highway 63 and 60th Avenue, north of the Village of Clear Lake. The incident occurred when a passenger car, carrying three occupants and traveling westbound on 60th Avenue, failed to stop at a stop sign. The car entered the path of a northbound semi-tanker truck on Highway 63. The tanker, containing diesel fuel and gasoline, overturned into the west ditch as a result of the collision.
Alexis Steinberger, the driver of the passenger car, was airlifted from the scene but sadly succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Another passenger was also flown from Amery Hospital and remains in critical condition. The third occupant of the car was transported to Amery Hospital and is listed in stable condition. The driver of the semi-truck sustained no serious injuries.
Emergency responders, including fire departments from Clear Lake and Clayton, successfully contained the fuel leak from the overturned tanker. Highway 63 was closed overnight to allow for the safe removal of the fuel and to address a minor spill. The highway has since reopened.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to Clear Lake Fire, Clayton Fire, Clear Lake Ambulance, Northwestern Municipal EMS, Life Link Air Ambulance, Clear Lake Police, Amery Police, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Polk County Highway Department for their assistance at the crash scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Last Update: May 28, 2024 11:14 am CDT
