Boyd Man Lying in Highway Dies After Being Hit by Alleged Drunk Driver

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Updated: 7:30 AM Aug 10, 2009 Boyd Man Lying in Highway Dies After Being Hit by Alleged Drunk Driver A Boyd man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while apparently lying in the middle of a highway. Posted: 6:19 AM Aug 10, 2009 Reporter: WSAW Staff

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A Boyd man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while apparently lying in the middle of a highway.

Chippewa County Sheriff's Deputies say 28-year-old Aaron Bourget died early Sunday morning on Highway G near Chippewa Falls.

The department says a passerby saw him lying in the highway around 3:30 am, then traveled a short distance to get better cell reception and call 911.

A vehicle struck Bourget before the passerby could return.

The driver of the vehicle that struck Bourget was arrested for drunk driving.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM

Keep in mind the news articles maybe incomplete. It is possible he was previously hit by a car that drove off (hit & run).

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 at 09:30 PM

Let's please remember that this man was someones son, husband and father. The last thing the grieving family needs is to read hurtful posts. Please be respectful.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Wausau on Aug 10, 2009 at 02:46 PM

Any particular reason the 28 year old was lying in the middle of the highway (information not included in the article)? This is just a question...drunk? Ironic if a drunk was hit by a drunk. The next question.... "Who has the greater liability?"

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