Wood County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Injures From Alleged Vehicle Accident

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 -- 3:00 PM

On Friday, March 1, 2024 at approximately 11:19 PM, the Wood County Sheriff Department responded to the Town of Dexter, Wood County, for an injured 85 year old male.

This individual was transported by ambulance to the Marshfield Medical Center. The investigation led Wood County Deputies to the City of Pittsville where an injured 69 year old female was located. This individual was transported to the Marshfield Medical Center privately at a later time.

Both of these individuals are currently hospitalized at the Marshfield Medical Center. Deputies initially were being told by one of the individuals involved they were involved in a traffic crash.

Due to the extent of the injuries and the lack of damage to the vehicle involved, Wood County Investigators were called in on Saturday, March 2, 2024 to process the scene and collect evidence.

This investigation is still open and ongoing. It is important to know this was an isolated incident between parties who knew each other and that the public is not in danger. At this time there is no evidence of a 3rd party being involved. 

The adult male currently remains in ICU and the female is scheduled to be released from the hospital on March 5, 2024. The extent of the injuries to both individuals will not be released at this time.

No information will be released until the investigation is closed. The Wood County Sheriff's Department is being assisted by the Pittsville Police Department in the investigation. Medical care was initially provided by the Pittsville Ambulance.

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