The death toll of a major highway pile up has been increased to 11 after investigators found another body in a burned pickup truck.

Extremely low visibility due to smoke from brush fires and dense fog are believed to be major factors in the collisions. A dozen cars, six tractor-trailers, and a motor home collided on Interstate 75 in Gainesville, Florida early Sunday morning. At least 18 people were taken to the hospital.

So far investigators, with help from anthropologists from the University of Florida, have identified eight of the deceased. The crash caused cars to burst into flames and several vehicles were trapped under the bellies of the tractor-trailers.

Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those affected by this crash.

A 37 year-old Wausau man plead guilty this week to his fourth DWI conviction after he was arrested for drunk driving and texting last October.

The man hit a squad car at a stoplight on Bridge Street when he was texting on his cellphone. The officer found empty beer cans and an uncased rifle with a bullet nearby in the front seat. Uncased bows and arrows were also found in the suspect’s back seat.

A breathalyzer test showed that his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit of 0.08, but due to his prior convictions the man cannot have a blood alcohol content over 0.04.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a DUI accident, contact the Green Bay drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today at 800-242-2874.

A snowmobiler was killed Friday afternoon in Milton Township after colliding into a cable strung between two fence posts.

The 28 year-old man from St. Cloud, Minnesota was ejected from the snowmobile upon hitting the cable and emergency responders say he was unresponsive when they arrived. He was transported to Winona Community Memorial Hospital and later pronounced dead.

According to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, alcohol and speed are believed to have been a factor in the crash. Another snowmobiler, 38, was there at the scene but was not injured.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is currently investigating the crash.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.

A car that crashed into a Green Bay home early Sunday morning has left the driver and passenger in critical condition.

When emergency responders arrived on the scene, the vehicle was almost completely inside the home and the front wheels were falling through into the basement. The two people inside the car were taken to St. Vincent Hospital with serious injuries.

The two homeowners were asleep when the accident occurred and were not injured. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. Due to the extensive damage the car caused, the two people will not be able to live there while the investigation is ongoing.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a reckless driver, contact the Green Bay reckless driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.

For four years in a row, Wisconsin traffic deaths were fewer than 600 in 2011.

Last year was the first time in 84 years that the state had seen vehicular fatalities under 600 for four years in a row; the last time being in 1924-1927. A total of 569 people were killed on Wisconsin roadways last year, seven more than in 2010 but 59 fewer than the state’s five-year average.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular-related deaths slightly increased with motorcycle deaths decreasing by 18 percent. The director of DOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety states that most of these deaths could have been avoided and that many of the fatal crashes were due to bad driving habits and poor decisions.

A two-car accident occurred over the weekend in Lincoln, outside of Warrens. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department believes alcohol was a factor in a crash that injured both drivers.

A 44 year-old woman is believed to have been drunk when she pulled out of a parking lot near Highway 12 and Highway EW and struck another vehicle. The 54 year-old driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and was taken to Tomah Memorial. The 44 year-old suffered serious injuries and was transported to Gundersen Lutheran Hospital while her passenger was not harmed.

Both the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating the crash.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, contact the Green Bay drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.

The Brown County drunk driving task force is gearing up for a four hour sting following Green Bay’s divisional playoff game next month, and, if necessary, for the NFC Championship game.

Earlier this month, the task force did a trial run and cited six individuals with drunk driving after the Packers-Raiders game. The task force is funded by a $96,000 federal grant, and the program has received several requests from local residents to patrol after Packers home games. Since early October, officers have given 32 drivers drunk driving citations.

If you plan on going to the Packers game in January, it is important to take extra precautions whether you will be drinking or not. Patrons will not be able to purchase more than two alcoholic drinks at a time and last call is in the third quarter. Designated driver programs are available and Green Bay Metro is providing free bus rides.

If you have been injured in a dangerous alcohol-related accident, contact the Green Bay drunk driving accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.

A 39 year-old man and a 22 year-old woman were killed Saturday night after their cars collided on Highway 26.

The man was driving northbound when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the woman who was headed southbound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Her 23 year-old passenger is listed in critical condition at University Hospital in Madison.

Officers have seen several fatal accidents on this stretch of Highway 26, which sees a lot of traffic coming and going from Madison and Green Bay. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation updated the highway by adding passing lanes to help alleviate the number of accidents. The Sheriff’s Office usually patrols the highway due to tragic record.

Our deepest sympathies are with the friends and families of the two victims.

Nearly 32,000 Subaru models and 126,000 Honda motorcycles are being recalled due to problems with their brakes.

The 2012 Subaru Outback, Legacy, and Impreza have received over a hundred complaints about their brake pedals. Drivers have said the pedals shift down further than expected, causing people to miscalculate how much pressure to apply when stopping. No accidents or injuries have been reported due to this malfunction.

Honda GL-1800 motorcycles made from 2001-2012 are being recalled for a rear brake defect that can cause the brake to drag. Accidents or fire could result. Honda has received over two dozen complaints, two of which have resulted in fire. The automaker says only about 4% of the GL-1800 models have this problem.

If you believe your car accident was the result of defective brakes, contact the Green Bay brake defect lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.

A Sheboygan teenager was killed this morning after he was struck by a leaf collection truck.

The 18 year-old was crossing North Sixth Street by New York Avenue, according to the Sheboygan Police Department, when the accident occurred. Paramedics say he was unconscious and unresponsive by the time they arrived. He died just before 11:00 from head and internal injuries.

Reports claim there were no other cars or objects on the street that could have obstructed the driver’s or the teenager’s view. So far no charges have been brought against the truck driver. The crash is currently under investigation. The Wisconsin State Police will be assisting.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the young victim.