Star Journal Report

A two-vehicle accident in the town of Piehl Tuesday claimed two lives. Oneida County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 4:49 p.m. reporting a two-car accident on US 45 near Hiles Junction Road. Initial investigation shows that a northbound  van driven by Judie M. Miller, 53, of Arkansaw crossed the center line, colliding with a southbound vehicle operating by Carsen E. Hickson, 18, of Conover.

As a result of the accident, Miller died at the scene from her injuries. Hickson and her passenger, Kelsey L. Bellman, 18, of Eagle River, were extricated from the vehicle and flown to Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Bellman later died from her injuries.

The sheriff’s office is completing the investigation.