Beloit man dies in traffic crash
A Beloit man is dead after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 11 in Rock County’s Spring Valley Township.
Frank C. McIntyre, 75, of Beloit, was pronounced dead after being taken to Mercy Hospital in Janesville, according to a press release from the Rock County Sheriff’s Department.
The press release indicates that a pickup truck driven by McIntyre collided with a trailer being pulled by a heavy-duty bucket truck. Driving the bucket truck was Austin R. Hauser, 29, of Orfordville.
The trailer, which was loaded with a Bobcat, was swaying back and forth across the centerline before the crash, investigators believe.
Speed and alcohol were not suspected as contributing factors, however the crash is still under investigation, the press release states.
The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on Highway 11, just east of South Potter Road.
Feb 25, 2009 at 8:26 p.m.
Suggest removal
I love you McIntyre's.....
And my prayers r with you!
Feb 25, 2009 at 7:39 p.m.
Suggest removal
Our prayers are with the McIntyre family as well as with Austin during this difficult time.
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:35 p.m.
Suggest removal
That can happen if a load shifts or a trailer component fails. Once had to "crash" a trailer against a curb myself (Black Bridge Road, so speed was nominal) when the axle detached.
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:28 p.m.
Suggest removal
read the article the trailer swayed into other lane.
Feb 25, 2009 at 10:04 a.m.
Suggest removal
yaboy22---I'm assuming you weren't there so maybe you should keep your comments to yourself. I have a feeling it's a good thing it was removed but that definitely tells me what type of person you are. Prayers to everyone involved and their families!
Feb 25, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Suggest removal
yaboy, since we do not know the reason for the crash (not alcohol or speed)why don't you keep your insensitive mouth closed! Think of the families and friends effected by this accident. This could have been caused by 1000 different reasons. Road hazard, deer, debris, mechanical malfunction, health, just to name a few.
Feb 25, 2009 at 12:23 a.m.
Suggest removal
thats low......
Feb 24, 2009 at 11:58 p.m.
Before you post a comment, consider this:
Note: GazetteXtra.com does not condone or review every comment. Read more in our User Policy AgreementPost Comment
Commenting requires registration.