Names Released in Fatal Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Crash in Wood County

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 -- 4:01 PM

One person was killed in a vehicle vs. motorcycle crash in Wood County Saturday night.

According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Department, around 11:51pm Saturday, the Wood County Dispatch Center received a call of a crash involving a vehicle versus motorcycle on South Biron Drive, near Strawberry Lane in the Township of Biron.

Units from the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, Wood County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Wood County Rescue and EMS responded to the scene. Life saving measures were attempted with the operator of the motorcycle.

These attempts were unsuccessful and the operator, identified as 28-year-old Miles Duerr of Wisconsin Rapids, was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial on scene investigation indicates the vehicle, driven by 25-year-old Rait Abdiu of Wisconsin Rapids, and his passenger, 21-year-old Trevor Paulson of Stevens Point, was traveling northbound on South Biron Drive, crossed the centerline, and struck the southbound motorcycle.

Abdiu is suspected of operating while under the influence. He was arrested for the 3rd Offense OWI and violation of bond conditions. During the course of the investigation it was learned Paulson fled the scene. He was later located in the Village of Plover. This incident remains under investigation.

The Wood County Sheriff's Department was assisted by Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, Wisconsin Rapids Fire and Ambulance, Wood County Rescue, Wood County Dispatch Center, Biron First Responders, Wood County Coroner, Wisconsin State Patrol, Grand Rapids Police Department, Plover Police Department and Nieman's Tow Service.

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