Medford woman dies in crash

The Clark County Sheriff's Office released on Nov. 17 that one person is dead after the SUV they were riding in was involved in a crash on Hwy 13 by Water Road in the town of Mayville. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call of the crash at about 3:13 pm, on Monday November 14, 2022. Initial investigation indicates an SUV was northbound on Hwy 13 when the operator lost control of his vehicle on a bridge while passing a tractor hauling a manure tanker. The SUV entered the west ditch, went over a driveway and struck tree, coming to rest on its side. The driver and two passengers were transported by the Central Fire and Ambulance Service and Taylor County Ambulance to the Marshfield Medical Center with serious injuries. One female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unknown if any of the occupants were wearing their seatbelts. The occupants are from the Medford and Stetsonville areas. The Central Fire and Ambulance Service responded to the scene with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Abbotsford - Colby Police Department, Marshfield Fire Ambulance, Taylor County Ambulance and Coroner Schleifer. The Investigation is continuing by the Clark County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s Office. No other information is being released at this time. This names are being withheld pending notification of family members.