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One killed in Oneida County crash

Oneida County Sheriff's Department Facebook

One person died in a single car crash in Oneida County Friday morning.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash on Highway 17 in Sugar Camp around 10:00 a.m.

It was near the intersection with Sunset Road.

Responders found the car had gone off the road and hit a tree.

The sheriff’s office said icy road conditions were a contributing factor in the crash.

A passenger was taken to Aspirus Hospital in Rhinelander where they were pronounced dead.

She's been identified as 70-year-old Paula Cope of Eagle River.

The driver received minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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