As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, June 17:
On 06/14/2024 the Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a two-vehicle crash on STH 64 at USH 51 in the Town of Pine River. The crash was reported to be property damage only, with no injuries. Upon arrival, the deputies made contact with the drivers, a man, 32, from St. Paul, Minn., and a Merrill man, 18. was determined that the vehicle being operated by the Minnesota man was turning onto STH 64 from USH 51 in the path of the vehicle being operated by the Merrill man as it was traveling E/B on STH 64 when the crash occurred. One of the drivers later requested EMS to come to the scene for a check out. No citations have been issued as of this report.
Deputies conducted 40 traffic stops and 37 security checks.
Deputies responded to 15 car vs. deer crashes and one car vs. coyote.
The 911 Center took three hang-up calls and 10 nuisance calls.