Davin Horneck suffered injuries in 3-vehicle wreck on State Highway 57

Southbound Horneck's vehicle struck by oncoming northbound car that crossed centerline

March 09, 2026 | Calumet, WI

A tragic incident on March 9 claimed the life of a 77-year-old De Pere man when his northbound vehicle veered into oncoming traffic around 1:30 p.m. 

Two others sustained injuries in the resulting collisions.

Davin Horneck, 50, was injured after a northbound vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic on Wisconsin 57 near Schneider Road in Calumet County.

What Happened in the Crash?

The northbound vehicle crossed the centerline on State Highway 57 near Schneider Road, striking a southbound car driven by Davin Horneck, 50, of Kiel. This collision caused a secondary collision involving another southbound motorist.

• Date and Time: March 9, approximately 1:30 p.m.
• Location: State Highway 57 near Schneider Road, Calumet, WI
• Vehicles Involved: One northbound vehicle and two southbound cars
• Fatalities: 77-year-old male driver from De Pere, pronounced dead at the scene
• Injuries: Davin Horneck and a child passenger were treated for unspecified injuries, one southbound driver was hospitalized, and the second was uninjured

The Calumet County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause, having already ruled out alcohol as a factor.

Why Do These Accidents Happen?

Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 36,000 people die annually in such incidents, with 1.9 million more suffering injuries.

Common contributing factors include:

Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are often examined as potential elements in these crashes.

Legal Insights

National legal analysts shared perspectives on investigating collisions like this one.

“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, managing partner with Bond Legal. “An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision.”

Key takeaways from such analyses:

• Thorough investigations can uncover hidden causes, aiding in fair resolutions.
• Professional teams reconstruct circumstances to support compensation claims.
• Victims may pursue remedies for medical costs, lost income, and emotional impacts.

Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, emphasized options for those affected.

“Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering,” said Formica. “Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes.”

In cases such as this, individuals like Davin Horneck may explore personal injury claims pending the official investigation.

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