UPDATED Thursday, October 29, 2009 --- 10:26 a.m.

The Dodge Co. Sheriff's Department has released the name of the teen who died in yesterday morning's crash.

Pearce H. Lunde, 18 years of age, From Beaver Dam

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Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 --- 11:18 a.m.

Release from the Dodge Co. Sheriff's Department:

The Dodge County Sheriffs Department responded to a two vehicle crash in the early morning hours of 10-28-09. The crash occurred on STH 26 just north of CTH JM. Investigation shows that an 18 year old Beaver Dam man was southbound on STH 26 when he crossed the center line and struck a northbound semi tractor and trailer. The car struck the front drivers side steer tire of the Semi, it was a near head on collision for the car. The 18 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Semi, a 57 year old Milwaukee man, was transported to the hospital for his injuries. Investigation shows that speed was not a factor. The driver of the Semi attempted to steer out of the way of the oncoming car, but the collision was unavoidable. This is the eleventh fatal on Dodge county roads this year, last year at this time there were 17 reported fatalities.

The name of the deceased is being held pending notification of family.