Man in Fatal Police Chase Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot

In the Village of Maine, a man identified as John D. Wallace, 48, of Oregon, Wisconsin, was discovered deceased in his vehicle on July 28. This discovery followed a police chase that traversed parts of Lincoln and Marathon counties, concluding with a crash. Officials have determined that Wallace died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The incident began when a Lincoln County deputy attempted to stop Wallace's vehicle, which subsequently failed to stop. The pursuit entered Marathon County, where the vehicle crashed near County K and Rainbow Drive. Responding deputies from both counties found Wallace, the sole occupant, deceased inside the vehicle. The Wood County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Marathon County Medical Examiner's Office. Preliminary findings indicate no law enforcement personnel fired their weapons during the event, and the investigation remains active.