Fatal crash reported in Marinette County

Posted: 10.12.2012 at 4:13 PM

MARINETTE COUNTY -- A fatal car crash was reported by the Marinette County Sheriff's Department on Friday.

According to authorities, Michael Bessey of Oconto County was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say the 59-year-old drove off Parkway Road and hit a tree in the Town of Stephenson. The investigation is on-going, but authorities say alcohol was not a factor.

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