Fatal traffic accident in Sigel

WOOD COUNTY – On April 13, at approximately 5:09 pm, Wood County Communication Center received call regarding a one vehicle accident on State Highway 73, near Apple Road, in the Township of Sigel. Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Wood County Rescue, Vesper Fire Department/First Responders, United Emergency Ambulance Service, Wisconsin State Patrol and Nieman’s Towing and Recovery responded to the scene.
Initial investigation revealed a pickup truck, driven by 55-year-old Matthew P. Whiteley of Plainfield, had been traveling southbound on State Highway 73 had left the roadway and entered the south ditch of State Highway 73. The vehicle had overturned in the ditch, causing the female passenger, 57-year-old Lori L. Whiteley from Plainfield, to eject from the vehicle. Emergency medical personal rendered aid to Lori and transported her to Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She had received fatal injuries from the accident and was pronounced deceased on April 14.
This incident remains under further investigation with the help of Wisconsin State Patrol.
In the wake of Lori’s passing, a GoFundMe has been launched to help Matthew with funeral expenses, outstanding medical bills and day-to-day living costs as he navigates this loss. View the fundraiser here: www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-lori-matt-after-accident.