WHO Involved: Kai Wang, 56, of Lake Forest, IL
Sabrina Rider, 46, Richland Center, WI
WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 and Jay Lane
What happened: On October 14, 2024, at 3:45 PM, Richland County Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle head-on crash with possible injuries at the intersection of US Highway 14 and Jay Lane. Deputies responded promptly to the scene, where the initial investigation revealed that Kai Wang was traveling westbound on US Highway 14 when he crossed over the center line into the eastbound lane.
Meanwhile, Sabrina Rider was driving eastbound on the same highway and spotted Wang’s vehicle in her lane. Unfortunately, both drivers were unable to avoid the impending collision and crashed head-on.
Sabrina required extrication from her vehicle by the Lone Rock Fire Department before being transported to Richland Hospital by Lone Rock EMS. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was later airlifted to UW Hospital via UW Med Flight for further treatment. Kai was also transported to Richland Hospital for his injuries by Richland County Ambulance.
Wegner Auto Service was called to the scene to remove both vehicles involved in the accident.
Other Agencies Involved: Lone Rock EMS, Lone Rock Fire Department, Richland County EMS, Wegner Auto Service, UW Med Flight
Arrest or Charges: Accident still under investigation