Update in fatal wrong-way crash

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HAWTHORNE TOWNSHIP, Wis. — Officials have named both victims of a fatal wrong-way crash.

Officials have now identified Daniel W. Ohara, 77, of Duluth, along with Todd M. Eckart, 61, of Duluth as the victims.

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The crash happened at 2:12 pm on Wednesday.

According to officials, a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes between Berg Park Rd. and Kent Rd. collided head-on with a southbound vehicle.

Ohara was traveling North in the Southbound left lane when he collided with Eckart, driving South.

Both were pronounced dead on the scene

The crash is under investigation. Check back for updates.

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