Names of Individuals Involved in Wood County Accident Released

Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 -- 11:00 AM

The names of the individuals involved in a two vehicle accident in Wood County earlier this week have been released.

The accident occured in Wood County at the intersection of Hwy 173 and Hwy GG Wednesday just after 8pm. The initial investigation indicates a Sport Utility vehicle, driven by 35-year-old Nicole Francis of Marshfield, failed to yield the right away from Hwy GG while crossing Hwy 173.

This action caused the SUV to crash into a Straight Truck, driven by 47-year-old Jason Varner of Lewiston, Pennsylvania, traveling northbound on Hwy 173. Due to injuries sustained from the crash Francis was transported by Life Link Helicopter to Marshfield Medical Center. Varner was treated at the scene and released. No passengers were involved in the crash. The accident is still under investigation.

The Wood County Sheriff's Department was assisted at the scene by the Nekoosa Police Department, Port Edwards Police Department, Wisconsin Rapids Ambulance Service, Nekoosa Fire Department, Port Edwards Township First Responders, Wood County Rescue, Nieman's Tow Service and Life Link III.

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