An Armenia firefighter and first responder volunteer is on life support as a result of severe injuries sustained in a Wood County ATV crash.
Josh Doherty, 27, of Nekoosa was ejected from his ATV in a crash Sept. 22. Doherty, an organ donor, will remain on life support while waiting for the recipients of his organs to be ready.
According to a release by the Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Doherty was injured at about 7:22 p.m. Sept. 22 on Swiggum Lane in Seneca. An initial investigation indicated Doherty lost control of his ATV on a curve and was ejected from the vehicle. Doherty was taken to Marshfield Medical Center via Life Link. According to the release, the Wood County Sheriff’s Department believed speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
A GoFundMe page fundraiser to assist the family with medical expenses has raised about $4,500 of a goal of $15,000.