JERRY CITY — The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday in Jerry City.
The sheriff’s office was notified at 8:27 p.m. of a single vehicle crash at Mears Road and Main Street involving a 2016 Chevrolet truck operated by John Wansitler, 61, Jerry City.
The investigation showed Wansitler was traveling south on Mears Road at a low rate of speed when he drove off the right side of the road just north of Main Street. The truck struck a stop sign and then continued into a yard until it struck a utility pole and fence.
Wansitler was found unresponsive in the vehicle and was transported to Wood County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
A possible medical issue is suspected.
Mid-County EMS, Cygnet Fire Department and Wright’s Towing assisted at the scene.
The incident is still under investigation.
