May 1, 2024, News Release from the Wood County Sheriff's Office: On May 1, 2024, at 8:27 p.m., the Wood County Sheriff's Office was notified of a single-vehicle crash at Mears Rd. and Main St. in the Village of Jerry City, which resulted in a single fatality. The crash involved a white 2016 Chevrolet pickup operated by 61-year-old John Wansitler of Jerry City.
The investigation showed the pickup truck was traveling south on Mears Rd. at a low rate of speed when it went off the road to the right, just north of Main St. It struck a stop sign, then continued across Main St. and into a yard until it eventually struck a utility pole and fence and came to a stop with only moderate damage. Mr. 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.
Assisting on location were Mid-County EMS, Cygnet Fire, and Wright's Towing.
The incident is still under investigation.
