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Man sent to hospital after being hit along Highway 8 in Lincoln County

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A Tomahawk man suffered serious injuries when he was apparently hit by a vehicle northwest of Tomahawk over the weekend.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a report came in shortly after 7:00 p.m. Saturday of a man hitchhiking in the area of Highway 8 and Meyer road.

The first report said the man was walking eastbound in all black clothing and was on the fog line of the road.

As a deputy arrived on the scene at Highway 8 and Honey Road, they found a 24-year-old Tomahawk man lying on the road with serious injuries caused by an apparent vehicle strike.

He was taken to Wausau Aspirus Hospital by ambulance.

Investigators say it was not a hit and run.

The driver is identified as a 51-year-old Tomahawk man.

The Wisconsin State Patrol was called to the scene to do an accident reconstruction.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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