More Details Released On Fatal Crash

More details about a crash that killed 9 people in Clark County Friday have been released. When Deputies arrived at the scene, they saw a semi-tractor in the north ditch and its trailer lying on its side behind it east of the intersection of CTH J facing west. There was also a van lying on its driver’s side east of the intersection facing a north east direction in the west bound lane that was on fire. It’s believed the semi-tractor was eastbound on Highway 95 and the van was northbound on County Highway J. The van entered the intersection and was struck by the semi on its driver’s side. The semi driver was ejected from the semi when it entered the north ditch and struck a driveway leading to a wooded area. The trailer, which was about ¼ full of milk, spun clockwise and came to rest on its side behind the cab of the semi. The semi driver was 51 year old Daniel Liddicoat from Rewey. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clark County Coroner. After being struck by the semi, the van tipped onto its side, skidded east on the highway and started on fire with 2 occupants inside. The only survivor, a 2 years old child, was taken to the Marshfield Medical Center and was released to family members Monday.  There were a total of 9 people in the van at the time of the crash, 7 of which were ejected, including the only survivor.