WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two men died and three children were injured in a head-on crash in Washington County Sunday night, March 17.
It happened around 7 p.m. in the area of County Highway NN, east of County Highway M in Jackson.
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Jackson Fire Chief Aaron Swaney
"The first vehicle came into the second vehicle's lane, and that's how they struck," said Jackson Fire Chief Aaron Swaney.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a preliminary investigation revealed the first vehicle was headed eastbound on County Highway NN when it veered into the westbound lanes -- striking the second vehicle head-on.
Both drivers died.
"We don't really see too many fatal accidents on back roads, or in our community. Most of our accidents are on freeways," said Chief Swaney.
The operator of the first vehicle was identified as a 52-year-old man from the Town of Barton. The operator of the second vehicle was identified as a 51-year-old man from West Bend.
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There were three passengers in the second vehicle, ages 8, 10 and 16. They were all transported to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Speed was believed to be a factor in the crash, officials said.
"Slow down. Take precautions at all times. It's very easy to get into an accident. Even if you are an excellent driver, it still can happen," said Chief Swaney.
