On May 21, 2024, at about 5:22 PM, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a
report of a train versus passenger car crash in the Township of Alma.
On scene, it was determined the vehicle had failed to yield to an oncoming train before
being struck. The driver was pronounced dead on scene.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Melrose, Merrillan, Alma
Center, and Black River Falls Fire and EMS.
The name of the deceased will be released pending family notification.
The case is still under investigation.
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