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Construction worker killed when semitruck hits forklift in work zone, officials say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The crash occurred on Interstate 41, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating. The forklift operator, a 26-year-old man, died from his injuries.
A construction worker was killed in a crash involving a semitruck and a forklift in a work zone. The forklift operator, a 26-year-old man, died from his injuries. The driver of the semitruck, a 53-year-old man, was not injured.
The crash occurred on Interstate 41, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating. A preliminary investigation has been completed, and a motor carrier post-crash inspection was also done.
Further details about the incident are available, including the circumstances surrounding the crash and the status of the investigation. The incident resulted in the death of the forklift operator, identified as Jaco Bolssen from Chilton.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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