A 29-year-old Appleton man suffered life-threatening injuries following a severe single-vehicle accident in the Town of Ellington, Wisconsin. According to the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday when the driver failed to navigate a curve along State Highway 76 at its intersection with Immel Road. The vehicle subsequently rolled multiple times, resulting in a serious crash that required emergency extrication. First responders had to cut the man from the severely damaged vehicle before he could be transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. As of the latest update from authorities, the man's current condition has not been released to the public. The Outagamie County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that an active investigation into the cause of the crash is underway, though no additional details regarding potential contributing factors have been disclosed at this time.

Location and Infrastructure

The accident occurred on State Highway 76 at its intersection with Immel Road in the Town of Ellington, a rural community located in Outagamie County, approximately 15 miles northwest of Appleton. This particular stretch of Highway 76 features several challenging curves that require drivers to reduce speed, especially during nighttime hours when visibility is limited. The curve where the accident occurred is known among local residents as a potentially hazardous section of roadway, particularly during adverse weather conditions or for drivers unfamiliar with the area. The rural nature of this location means limited street lighting and potentially delayed emergency response times compared to more urban areas. Standard yellow warning signs mark the approaching curve, but the road lacks some of the additional safety features found on newer highway sections, such as rumble strips or enhanced reflective markers.

Legal Rights and Considerations

Under Wisconsin law, victims of single-vehicle accidents may have various legal avenues for compensation depending on the specific circumstances of the crash. Wisconsin operates under a modified comparative negligence system that allows recovery even if the injured party bears some responsibility for the accident, provided they are not more than 51% at fault. The injured party typically has three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Wisconsin's statute of limitations (Wis. Stat. § 893.54). Potential compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term disability benefits. Wisconsin requires all drivers to carry minimum liability insurance of $25,000 for bodily injury per person, but in cases of severe injury, additional coverage sources may be necessary, including underinsured motorist coverage or personal health insurance. If road conditions or infrastructure issues contributed to the accident, there might also be potential claims against governmental entities responsible for road maintenance, subject to specific notice requirements and shorter filing deadlines.

A good injury lawyer can help with injury claims stemming from all kinds of collisions. Click the links below to learn more from a:

• Outagamie County pedestrian accident attorney;
• Outagamie County motorcycle accident lawyer;
• Outagamie County truck accident lawyer;
• Outagamie County bicycle accident attorney;

Related Resources

• Emergency Services: Outagamie County Sheriff's Office (920-832-5000), ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton (920-731-4101)
• Traffic Safety Resources: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Highway Safety Program (wisconsindot.gov/safety), Outagamie County Highway Department (920-832-5673)
• Victim Support Services: Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin (biaw.org), Wisconsin Department of Health Services Trauma Support Resources (dhs.wisconsin.gov)
• Legal Information: Wisconsin State Bar Association (wisbar.org), Wisconsin Department of Transportation Crash Reports (wisconsindot.gov/crashreports)