A suspect arrested in a bomb attack that killed four people in Chippewa County

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Chippewa County (WQOW) – A man from Chippewa Falls went to the police who investigated a road accident that killed four people and wounded others Saturday near Lake Hallie.

Three of the dead were minors and one adult. Another minor is hospitalized in critical condition. According to the police, they were all part of a troupe of local scouts who were collecting garbage along the road.

This occurred just before noon Saturday on County Road P near the overpass of Highway 29. Police said Colton Treu, 21, of Chippewa Falls, had left the road and had hit the group that was picking up the garbage and then escaped.

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Chippewa County (WQOW) – Chippewa County Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk confirms that at least two girls have been killed in the hit and run.

Authorities are looking for the driver of a van involved in a hit and run this morning involving several victims. This happened just before noon on County Road P near Lake Hallie.

A rescue helicopter and several ambulances were on site.

The vehicle in question is a 2004-2006 Ford F-150 black or dark gray. The truck is missing a mirror and has been damaged at the front. Officers from Lake Hallie said the vehicle was heading north towards Chippewa Falls. Anyone with information is invited to call 911.