Valders Woman Airlifted After Train Crash Manitowoc County
Valders Woman Airlifted After Train Crash Manitowoc County
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The crash was first reported around 3:32 p.m. via an automated iPhone crash-detection 911 call to the Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center.
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Preliminary information indicates the SUV was traveling south on Lenz Road while a Canadian National train was moving east on the tracks at the time of the collision.
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The driver was extricated from the SUV and flown to a hospital by ThedaStar for medical treatment.
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A multi-agency response included Valders Fire & Ambulance, St. Nazianz Fire Department, St. Nazianz Police Department, Branch Fire Department, Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center, Town of Liberty, ThedaStar, Wisconsin State Patrol and Hi-Way 42 Garage.
A 76-year-old Valders woman was airlifted to a hospital after her SUV collided with a Canadian National train on September 2 near Lenz Road in Manitowoc County. 959kissfm reported she failed to yield at a crossing controlled by a yield sign and drove directly into the eastbound train. The impact left her trapped in the vehicle until first responders extricated her from the wreckage.
The crash was reported around 3:32 p.m. through an automated iPhone crash-detection 911 call, according to WBAY. ThedaStar airlifted the woman for medical treatment as Lenz Road closed for more than two hours. Multiple agencies responded, including local fire departments, state police, and dispatch centers across the region.
How the Collision Happened at the Crossing
The SUV was traveling south on Lenz Road while the Canadian National train moved east across the tracks. Hoodline reported the Kia Telluride failed to yield the right-of-way at a crossing marked with a yield sign. The impact sent the vehicle into a ditch, trapping the 76-year-old driver inside until rescue crews arrived.
Massive Multi-Agency Response and Rescue Effort
First responders arrived quickly to free the trapped woman from her damaged vehicle. Valders Fire & Ambulance, St. Nazianz Fire Department, St. Nazianz Police Department, Branch Fire Department, and Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center all coordinated at the scene. Wisconsin State Patrol and Hi-Way 42 Garage also assisted as ThedaStar prepared for the airlift.
Why Trains Are Harder to Stop Than Cars
Authorities are urging drivers to take railroad crossings seriously. Trains need far more distance and time to stop than passenger vehicles — sometimes requiring a mile or more to come to a halt when traveling at speed. A yield sign means drivers must slow down, look both ways, and only proceed if no train is approaching. Ignoring this warning puts lives at serious risk. 959kissfm noted that investigations into the exact sequence of events are ongoing.
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