Serious Vehicle Crash - Highway 85, Rock Creek

On Saturday October 21, 2017 at 1:37 PM the Dunn County 911 Center received a report of a two car head on crash on State Hwy 85 in the 8400 block, Township of Rock Creek.

Based on the investigation it appears the eastbound vehicle involved drove left of center and struck a westbound vehicle. There was one occupant in the eastbound car and two in the westbound car.

All occupants sustained serious injuries and were transported by ambulance to Mayo Eau Claire Hospital.

Dunn County first responders, Rock Creek Fire Department, Township Fire Department and Eau Claire Ambulance also responded to and assisted at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.

The names of the occupants of the vehicles are not being released at this time.

Death Investigation - Village of Wheeler

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office reports that on September 27, 2017 at 2:41 PM the Dunn County 911 Communications Center received a report of a male subject who was unconscious on the bathroom floor. The location was 104 S. Hillside Drive, Wheeler, WI.

Deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office responded along with Colfax Ambulance. When they arrived it was determined that the subject was deceased and not able to be revived. The Dunn County Medical Examiner was called and came to the scene. Upon further investigation it was determined that an autopsy be performed.

Today, September 28, 2017 an autopsy was performed and no physical injuries were found that indicated any foul play or a cause of death. Blood samples were taken for toxicology tests to help determine the cause of death.

As of this time, the name is being withheld pending the notification of family members.

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FOLLOW UP – September 29, 2017

Yesterday, September 28, 2017 I reported that a subject had died on September 27th at the 104 S. Hillside Drive, Wheeler address. As of yesterday when the news release above was sent out, we had not been able to make contact with the victim’s family members.

Last evening, we were able to make contact with family members and made notification along with the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s staff. The person who was deceased was Eugene Thomas, age 55. The medical examiner has made arrangements with the family regarding the body. This matter will be pending until the toxicology test results are complete.

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Subject Wanted After Vehicle Pursuit with Deputies

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Matthew M. Baier, age 31. Baier fled on foot at the termination of a vehicle pursuit with the Sheriff’s Office in the Irvington area yesterday afternoon, August 30th. Baier is currently wanted on a Department of Corrections felony extraditable apprehension request and is a suspect several burglary and property crimes in Dunn County. He is believed to still be on foot and could be anywhere in the Irvington area to the City of Menomonie. Baier is a white male, has a shaved head, was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, is about 6’ 2” tall and weighs about 195 lbs. He is not believed to be armed but that is known. If Baier is spotted or you know his whereabouts, please call the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office at 715-232-1348 or 911.