BARRON COUNTY — A fiery two-vehicle crash that left one man with life-threatening injuries is under investigation, according to an initial release from the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Crash Information - Initial Release
- Roadway: COUNTY HIGHWAY P
- Location: COUNTY HIGHWAY P APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE NORTH OF 17TH AVENUE
- County: BARRON
At 5:48 PM on Sunday June 08, 2025 a crash occurred on County Highway P at County Highway P approximately 1/4 mile north of 17th Avenue in Barron County near Almena.
Assisting agencies included Cumberland Police Department, Barron County Sheriff’s Department, Almena Fire Department, Cumberland EMS, Mayo EMS, Life Link, and Turtle Lake Police Department.
The details of the crash are as follows:
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a two vehicle crash on County Highway P near 17th Avenue. It was reported that one vehicle was on fire, on its roof and becoming fully engulfed. The driver of that vehicle was injured but crawled out of the passenger side of the truck. A Cumberland P.D. Officer was the first to arrive on scene and pulled the subject away from the burning vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash was not injured.
A synopsis of the crash is as follows:
A pickup truck pulling a dump trailer, driven by Mr. Wallace, was southbound on County P. Another pick-up, driven by Mr. Ledesma, was traveling north and crossed the center-line, side swiping the other truck and then striking the trailer causing the truck to roll over and land on its roof. The vehicle then started on fire. There is suspected alcohol use of the driver of that vehicle.
The crash remains under investigation by the WI State Patrol and the Barron County Sheriff’s Department.
Parties Involved:
Unit 1: Pickup Truck (2011 Ram 3500)
- Driver: Wallace, Michael G.
- 65 Year Old Male From Springbrook, WI.
- Injuries: None
- Seatbelt Use: Yes
- Alcohol Use: No
- Enforcement Action: No
Unit 02: Pickup Truck (2011 Chevrolet Silverado)
- Driver: Ledesma, Oscar
- 26 Year Old Male From Cumberland, WI
- Injuries: Life Threatening
- Transported To: Regions-St. Paul
- Seatbelt Use: No
- Alcohol Use: Yes
- Enforcement Action: Pending Investigation
Last Update: Jun 09, 2025 7:50 am CDT
