Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash

(From the Wood County Sheriff’s Office)

On July 7, 2026 at 09:50 am, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle-injury crash in Plain Township.

The crash involved a 2015 Chrysler 200S and a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.

The initial investigation showed that the Chrysler was traveling southbound on Liberty Hi Rd. and the Chevrolet Suburban was traveling westbound on Bowling Green Rd. West when the Chrysler failed to stop at the marked stop sign, entered the intersection and was struck on the driver side by the Chevrolet Suburban.

The operator of the Chrysler 200S, identified as Kevin Petz, age 64 of Bowling Green, OH was pronounced deceased at the scene, he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The operator of the Chevrolet Suburban, identified as Amanda Westhoven, age 50 of Defiance, OH sustained injuries and was flown via air-ambulance from the scene, she was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash as well.

At this time, alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.

Assisting the Wood County Sheriff’s Office on location was Weston Fire Department, Mid-County 120 EMS, Mercy St. Vincent air-ambulance, Wright Tire and Auto, and Or’s Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.