Teen flown to hospital after two-car crash in Town of Corning
Infant in car seat was uninjured; two others sustained minor injuries
CORNING, Wis. (WSAW) - A 17-year-old Merrill girl was airlifted to Marshfield Hospital with critical injuries Sunday after a two-car crash on State Highway 64 near Elm Grove Road in the Town of Corning, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
The Lincoln County 911 Center received the crash report on July 26, 2026. Preliminary investigation and statements from the driver of the second vehicle indicated the teen was traveling eastbound on STH 64 when her vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and struck the other car.
Occupants and injuries
The teen was the driver of the first vehicle and was accompanied by her 2-week-old son. She was transported by Medivac helicopter to Marshfield Hospital with injuries described as critical. The infant, who was secured in a car seat, was uninjured.
The second vehicle was occupied by a 60-year-old man and his 56-year-old wife, both from Jim Falls. Both sustained minor injuries.
Response and investigation
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Merrill Police Department, the Corning Fire Department, Merrill Fire Department Ambulance, Medivac Helicopter, and Lightning Wrecker Service. The Wisconsin State Patrol was also contacted to assist with the investigation.
The crash remains under investigation.
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