OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – The Oconto County Sheriff’s Department says a driver has died after a crash caused a vehicle fire Monday morning.
It happened in a ditch on Star Lake Road near Barcome Lane in the Town of Doty around 9:15 a.m.
Authorities say the vehicle was heading east on Star Lake Road, hit a tree in the north ditch and burst into flames. After crews extinguished the fire, the driver was found inside.
Deputies believe the crash may be weather-related.
The driver’s identity has not been released and the crash is still under investigation.
