TWO-VEHICLE CRASH IN PORTAGE COUNTY ENDS IN DEATH OF 75-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

An accident in Portage County Saturday has claimed the life of 75-year-old woman. A press release from the Portage County stated a call was received at 12:23 pm reporting a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Highway’s J and HH in the Township of Stockton.

Preliminary investigation revealed the the 75-year-old’s SUV was truck by a pickup headed soulth on county highway J after she failed to yield at a stop sign. She was pronounced dead at the scene.  

The name of the deceased has not been released, allowing opportunity for proper notification of family members.

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Stockton Fire Department, Stockton EMS, Wisconsin State Patrol, Stevens Point Ambulance, Stevens Point Fire Department, Plover Fire Department, Portage County TIM Team, and the Portage County Medical Examiner.