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Pickup hits tree in Houston County crash

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5 years ago

November 6, 2018

A Decorah man has been hurt in a late-night accident in Houston County.

Around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Mark Sollien lost control of his Sierra pickup while crossing Highway 44 in the Spring Grove area.

The 61-year-old drove into a ditch and hit a tree.

He was taken to Gundersen Health System in La Crosse to be treated for minor injuries.

Wet pavement may have caused the accident.

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