Icy roads factor in Marathon County crash

Robert Nilles died after his vehicle overturned in the Trappe River when he lost control on driving on River Hills Road in the town of Texas
Published: Mar. 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM CDT

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Icy roads are considered to be a factor in a fatal crash that happened March 4 northeast of Wausau.

A crash report states Robert Nilles, 43, was driving east on River Hills Road in the town of Texas when he lost control, went off the road and overturned in the Trappe River. Nilles died at the scene.

The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. The road reopened around 8:30 a.m.