Name of Spencer Man Killed in Florence County Crash has Been Released

Friday, November 11th, 2022 -- 11:01 AM

The name of the Spencer man killed in a two vehicle crash in Florence County has been released.

According to the Florence County Sheriff’s Department, around 2pm this past Saturday on Highway 2 near Westrin Road in Florence County. The Department said a vehicle, driven by an 18-year-old Ashton Curtin was heading eastbound when it crossed the center line and struck a vehicle heading west head-on.

The vehicle was occupied by two men, 65-year-old Brent Ellis of Crystal Falls, Michigan and 57-year-old Kenneth Henry of Magnolia, Texas. Curtin was pronounced dead at the scene and the other two men were transported to the Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in Iron Mountain, Michigan in serious condition.

The crash remains under investigation by the Florence County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol. A candlelight vigil in Ashton’s honor and memory will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. at 609 N. Pacific St. Spencer High School has agreed to allow anyone to park in their lot during the event.

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