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UTV Crash Sends Passenger to Hospital via Helicopter
12 Jul
Summary
- A UTV crash occurred on July 11 in Wood County.
- The female passenger was airlifted to Marshfield Medical Center.
- The UTV entered a ditch and overturned while traveling east.

A UTV crash occurred on July 11 in the town of Hansen, Wood County, around 2:44 p.m. The vehicle was traveling east on Lincoln Road when it veered into a ditch and overturned. A female passenger sustained injuries and was airlifted by helicopter to Marshfield Medical Center for treatment. The male driver of the UTV was treated for injuries by medical personnel at the scene. Emergency responders, including the Vesper Fire Department, Pittsville Fire Department, and LifeLink II, were present to provide assistance. Nieman's Towing also attended the scene to manage the vehicle. This incident highlights the risks associated with UTV operation.