At 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle accident on STH 70 west from STH 155 near the Saint Germain Elementary School entrance.
It was reported that one of the vehicles was overturned; extrication was needed for the passenger in that vehicle.
According to the Vilas County Sheriff's Office, "The initial investigation showed that both vehicles were traveling eastbound on STH 70. One vehicle was turning left into the Saint Germain Elementary School. The other vehicle collided with the vehicle that was turning and overturned in the highway."
A 75-year-old female was transported by ambulance and a 27-year-old female was transported by helicopter for their injuries.
The highway was closed and detoured for 1 hour and 28 minutes. The crash is being investigated by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Saint Germain Ambulance, Saint Germain Fire and Rescue, Plum Lake Ambulance, Oneida County MED 5 Ambulance, Aspirus MedEVAC helicopter, and Vilas County Highway Department all responded to the accident.
In the accident were two dogs, which fled from the scene. The pit bull pictured on the right has been located and taken into custody by animal control. The dog on the left is still missing. The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office asked everyone in the St. Germain area to keep an eye out for the dog. "Both dogs are very friendly, but may be wary because of the accident. If you see them, please contact our office at 715-479-4441," said the sheriff's office.