UPDATE: Incident at Clark County Fairgrounds Saturday Night

Monday, July 18th, 2022 -- 10:19 AM

UPDATE - The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said 60-year-old Daniel Richter was taking part in the Neillsville Mud Race and died during a mud-bogging event on July 16.   The Sheriff’s Office and Clark County Coroner are investigating the death.

Neillsville is the second stop on the Midwest Motorsports Association’s five-event schedule. Remaining events in Glenwood City, Cadott and Nimrod, Minn. are on as scheduled.

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An incident occurred at an event taking place at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Neillsville this past Saturday night. (7/16)

According to Matt Meyer - Fire Chief, City of Neillsville. During the event, a participant's vehicle continued on down the raceway after crossing the finish line. The vehicle then struck some trees, causing the vehicle to roll.  

The Neillsville Fire Department assisted with the evacuation of the driver from the rolled vehicle. 

The driver of the vehicle was then transported by ambulance to Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville. Where the driver was then flown to Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield. 

At this time, the cause of the incident is unknown.

We will have more information as it is made available.

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