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Fatal Crash Near Menomonie Save Email Print
Posted: 6:31 PM May 11, 2008
Last Updated: 11:35 AM May 12, 2008
Reporter: NewsCenter 13 Staff
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We now know the name of the man who died in a rollover crash on I-94 near Menomonie Sunday.

State troopers say 46-year-old John Carlson from Fergus Falls, Minnesota was going west on the Interstate about 3 miles east of Menomonie.

That's when he went into the median and rolled over. Carlson was thrown from the truck. He died at the scene.

Sunday's story:

A driver is dead after a rollover crash on I-94 near Menomonie on Sunday.

The State Patrol says that person was heading west near milepost 47, when their truck went into the median and rolled over.

Troopers say the driver was thrown from the truck, and pronounced dead at the scene.

The State Patrol is still investigating.

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Posted by: J.B. on May 12, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Our family was also one of the first on the scene and stopped. Judy did a wonderful job of taking charge and beginning CPR. An Amy medic and a first responder also joined the effort. As Judy said, John did not suffer - and he was in very capable hands. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Sarah Location: Madison, WI on May 12, 2008 at 04:08 PM
My husband and I witnessed the rollover and the scene after briefly pulling over. We did not stay, as a number of people pulled over to help, and we did not want to get in the way of emergency workers. We were saddened to hear that he did not survive and our thoughts and sympathy go out to his family and friends.

Posted by: Cassie Salter Location: Thorp, WI on May 12, 2008 at 04:03 PM
My boyfriend and I drove past the seen as well. It was sad to see the driver had not made it. Makes you realize how delicate life really is. My heart goes out to the family.

Posted by: Judy Location: New Brighton MN on May 12, 2008 at 12:23 PM
I was first on the seen and preformed cpr on John, I am sorry he did not make it. A note to the family is to know that he did not suffer...

Posted by: Melissa Location: Minnesota on May 12, 2008 at 10:08 AM
My husband and I drove past this accident as well yesterday. I am so sorry to hear the driver didn't make it. My thoughts & prayers go out to the family.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Cottage Grove, MN on May 12, 2008 at 09:42 AM
My family also drove past the scene as paramedics were performing CPR. My prayers are with the families as well.

Posted by: Aaron Location: Eagan, MN on May 12, 2008 at 09:23 AM
My wife and I drove past the scene on our way home. As we drove past, we could see the paramedics performing CPR. Very sad seeing something like that just a few feet away. My prayers go out to the family.

Posted by: Dane Hartzell Location: Minneapolis, MN on May 11, 2008 at 08:26 PM
I have two photos of the scene taken from my camera phone. I emailed them directly to the station.

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