BARRON COUNTY, Wis. — One teen is dead and three others were injured after a vehicle rollover near Cameron, Wisconsin on Monday night.
According to Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald, 911 dispatchers got an emergency call just after 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, reporting a vehicle had rolled over on 16 1/2 Avenue near 19 3/4 Street north of Cameron.
Multiple departments responded to the scene, including the Barron County Sheriff's Department, Cameron police and fire departments, Wisconsin State Patrol and two Life Link helicopters.
Officials said their initial investigation shows that a 16-year-old boy was driving west at a high rate of speed on 16 1/2 Avenue when he lost control. The vehicle rolled several times.
Police said there were three girls in the vehicle, two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old. Two of the teens were critically hurt and were flown to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. The third girl was taken to Lakeview Medical Center and later flown to Marshfield Hospital with serious injuries, police said.
One of the 14-year-old girls was pronounced dead at the hospital Tuesday morning, the Barron County Sheriff's Department said on Facebook.
In a message to families and staff, Rice Lake School District Administrator Randy Drost confirmed that all of the teenagers involved in the crash were current or former students.
According to the school, the 14-year-old girl that was killed was a current student at Rice Lake High School.
"This is a truly devastating time for our entire community. Please know that pupil services staff members are available to meet with students and staff now and in the coming days. Please do not hesitate to reach out if your child needs assistance dealing with this terrible situation. You may set up an appointment with a pupil services staff member by calling the school office where your child attends," Drost said in the message.
The 16-year-old driver had minor injuries from the crash, and officials said he was treated on the scene. The Barron County Sheriff's Office said the teenager driver was taken into custody on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, causing injury.
He is currently being held in the Eau Claire Secure Detention Facility.
The Barron County District Attorney will review his case.
The 15-year-old is still being treated at Regions Hospital and is currently in critical condition. The 14-year-old at Marshfield is currently in stable condition and is being treated for a serious arm injury.
The crash is still under investigation by the Barron County Sheriff's Department and is being reconstructed by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
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