Fatal traffic crash west of Orfordville

By STAN STRICKER   Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
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A 75-year-old Beloit man is dead after a traffic accident Tuesday afternoon on Highway 11 west of Orfordville.

The Rock County Sheriff's office reports a trailer loaded with a Bobcat, being hauled by 29-year-old Austin Hauser of Orfordville, began to sway back and forth, crossing over the center line. The trailer struck a pick-up truck driven by Frank McIntyre. The accident was reported a little before 4:00 just east of South Potter Road in Spring Valley Township. McIntyre was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital in Janesville at 6:20 in the evening. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and alcohol is not suspected as a contributing factor.

The investigation does continue.

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strzokgirl13
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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I"m so sorry that it had to happen on your dads birthday Lauren... that had have been the worst... but there really isn't a good time for things like that :(
Feel better!

strzokgirl13
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.
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I'm relly sorry! Its so sad that things like that have to happen. I'm sitting with his granddaughter right now.... Hope you feel better Lauren :) ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Feel better McIntyre family!

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