By Jalen Maki
Tomahawk Leader Editor
TOWN OF PINE RIVER – A Gleason man died after being struck by a vehicle on State Rd. 64 in the Town of Pine River on Friday, Oct. 1, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said.
According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was received at 8:02 p.m. reporting that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on State Rd. 64 near Range Rd. Upon arrival, deputies and Merrill Fire Department paramedics attempted lifesaving efforts, but were unsuccessful.
The victim, identified as James Hartson, age 84, of Gleason, was looking for a deer he had struck moments prior, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The driver of the striking vehicle was injured, but sought medical attention on their own. The Sheriff’s Office said the individual is cooperating with law enforcement.
Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were assisted at the scene by the Merrill Fire Department, Pine River Fire Department and Wisconsin State Patrol Technical Reconstruction Unit.