Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 10 and Old Highway 49, "Sunset Curve" Claims Life: Adds to Growing Safety Concerns

Town of Weyauwega – A fatal crash early Tuesday morning has once again raised serious concerns about driver safety in the area, particularly involving wrong-way incidents and high-risk intersections near "Sunset Curve"

According to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at 1:36 a.m. on April 21, 2026, to U.S. Highway 10 near Old Highway 49 after reports of a crash in the eastbound lanes.

Preliminary findings indicate a wrong-way driver was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when they collided head-on with a semi-tractor trailer. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The semi driver was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor. The crash remains under investigation.

Second Arrest During Emergency Response

While crews were still working at the scene, deputies observed another driver ignore barricades and enter the closed section of highway. That driver was stopped and arrested for multiple violations, including reckless endangerment and operating with a revoked license.

A Dangerous Pattern Emerging

Tuesday’s crash occurred near the intersection of Highway 10 and Old Highway 49, an area many locals refer to as “Sunset Curve.”

This is not the first fatal crash at that location. In October 2025, a driver entering Highway 10 from Old Highway 49 was struck by a semi, resulting in another fatality.

Beyond this intersection, the region has also seen other serious wrong-way incidents. In January 2024, a fatal crash in Weyauwega involving the Gonzalez family was also caused by a wrong-way driver, highlighting a broader and deeply concerning trend.

With multiple deadly crashes tied to wrong-way driving in and around Weyauwega over the past two years, residents and officials alike need to begin asking whether more preventative measures are needed, including improved signage, lighting, or wrong-way detection systems.

Community Safety Questions around Sunset Curve Highway Access

While each crash has its own circumstances, the repeated presence of wrong-way driving in fatal incidents raises larger questions about awareness, impaired driving, and roadway design.

Early morning hours, reduced visibility, and alcohol-related impairment are all known risk factors in wrong-way crashes.

Multi-Agency Response

Emergency crews from across the area responded to Tuesday’s crash, including the Weyauwega Police Department, Weyauwega Fire Department, Gold Cross Ambulance, ThedaStar Air Medical, the Waupaca County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Waupaca County Highway Department.

Authorities continue to urge drivers to remain alert, follow posted traffic controls, and never drive under the influence.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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