City Times Staff

SIGEL — A 19-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man has sustained injuries from an accident in the Town of Sigel this morning.

According to a Wood Co. Sheriff news release, at approximately 7:22 am. an accident was reported in the area of State Highway 73 North and County Highway HH. A vehicle driven by teenager Simon Richmond attempted a curve when he lost control of the vehicle and entered a ditch on the south side roadway.

Richmond was ejected and trapped under the vehicle. He was extricated from underneath the vehicle and flown to Marshfield Medical Center via Spirit Air. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash. His current condition is unknown.

Responding agencies to the scene were Wood Co. Sheriff’s Department, Wood Co. Sheriff Rescue, United Medical Emergency Response, Vesper Fire and Rescue, and Spirit Air.