On April 5 at approximately 1:28 a.m. Tomahawk Police officers were dispatched to the area of East Somo Avenue and Charlotte Street in reference to a vehicle on fire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle that was fully engulfed in flames at the intersection. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was driven by 58-year-old Mark A. Nelson of Merrill and was also occupied by 57-year-old Lani H. Nelson of Merrill. Both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident is being investigated by the Tomahawk Police Department, with the Wisconsin State Patrol assisting in reconstructing the accident. The Tomahawk Fire Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office also were on scene to assist. The accident closed the portion of roadway for approximately 12 hours.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tomahawk Police Department at 715-453-2121.