Names released in fatal Wausau accident

Fatal Crash Photo: MWC
Fatal Crash Photo: MWC

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Police have released the names of those involved in a deadly car versus pedestrian accident last Wednesday.

Deceased was 92-year-old Neil Olson, who police say stepped into moderate to heavy traffic near the intersection of North 6th Street and Park Avenue. He was struck by a vehicle driven by Dean Dietrich of Wausau.

Olson was transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he later died.

According to police Dietrich has been cooperative through the week-long investigation and was not violating any traffic laws. Speed is also not believed to be a factor in the incident.

No further details were released.

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