UTV driver critically hurt after running stop sign and hitting truck in Town of Hazelhurst

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
U.S. Highway 51 and Oneida Street
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Hazelhurst Wisconsin in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin: A 69‑year‑old man operating a UTV ran a stop sign and collided with a southbound Chevrolet Silverado at the intersection of U.S. Highway 51 and Oneida Street in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin around 11 p.m. Saturday. The UTV driver was critically injured and transported to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries. The pickup truck driver, 31‑year‑old Nathan Birkholz, suffered no injuries, while his passenger, 28‑year‑old Tia Gaulke, sustained minor injuries. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Oneida County Sheriff's Office are completing the accident report.}

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tia Gaulke Passenger Injured
James Bowman Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

UTV driver critically hurt after running stop sign and hitting truck in Town of Hazelhurst | News | waow.com

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