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Wisconsin Rapids Woman Killed in Vehicle Accident Early Friday Morning

By Riley Hebert May 6, 2024 | 2:00 PM

A Wisconsin Rapids woman was killed in a one vehicle crash in Wood County early Friday morning.

According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Department, on May 3rd, at approximately 12:13 a.m., the Wood County Dispatch Center received a report of a one vehicle crash near the address of 471 North Biron Drive. The initial investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling northbound on Biron Drive.

The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. It was determined there was a single occupant / operator of the vehicle. This individual was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as 38-year-old Kola Leigh Shariff.

Agencies assisting the Wood County Sheriff’s Department in the incident included: Grand Rapids Police Department, Wood County Rescue, Biron Fire Department, Biron First Responders, Wisconsin Rapids Ambulance Wood County Dispatch Center and Neiman’s Tow Service. This incident remains under investigation.

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