Harshaw man sustains life-threatening injuries in Oneida County UTV vs pickup truck crash

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
US Hwy 51 and Oneida Street
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Hazelhurst Wisconsin in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin: A 69‑year‑old Harshaw man, James Bowman, was driving a UTV that failed to stop at the Oneida Street stop sign on US Hwy 51 in Hazelhurst and collided with the side of a southbound Chevrolet Silverado. The impact left Bowman with life‑threatening injuries; he was transported from the scene. The pickup truck driver, 31‑year‑old Nathan Birkholz, suffered no injuries, while passenger Tia Gaulke sustained minor injuries. Oneida County Sheriff’s Office investigators are assisting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and local police in the ongoing investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tia Gaulke Passenger Injured
James Bowman Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Harshaw man sustains life-threatening injuries in Oneida County UTV vs pickup truck crash

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