John H. Hansen, 69, and Francine J. Hansen, 66, killed in collision with semi truck at Highway 129 and County Highway A near Lancaster, Wisconsin
Two killed in car versus semi accident near Lancaster
In a news release, police said the semi was traveling east on Highway A and failed to stop at the intersection with Highway 129. The semi hit a vehicle that was driving north on Highway 129, killing both people in the vehicle.
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The Grant County Sheriff’s Department said the names of the man and woman killed will not be released until their families have been notified.
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The semi driven by Caraus was eastbound on Grant County A when it failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Wisconsin 129. The semi hit the northbound SUV driven by John Hansen. He and his wife were the only people in the vehicle.
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Eugeniu Caraus, 27, has been charged with two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle.
Additional safety measures implemented at site of fatal crash in Lancaster
Rumble strips have been installed on Grant County A on both sides of its intersection with Wisconsin 129 on the east side of Lancaster. "Stop ahead" signs on Grant County A also have been relocated closer to the intersection.
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