A single-vehicle crash occurred Sunday evening in the Township of Peru, Wisconsin, resulting in a car fire and injuries to the driver.
The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on State Highway 85 near 760th Street. Authorities reported that a 42-year-old woman from Eau Claire attempted to turn but instead drove into a ditch, becoming airborne for approximately 135 feet before landing overturned in a nearby field.
According to the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle caught fire upon impact, quickly becoming engulfed in flames. A passing motorist assisted the driver out of the burning car. She was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and is expected to recover. Following the crash, she was cited for operating while under the influence and failure to maintain control of a vehicle.
Emergency responders were on the scene to manage the fire and assist the injured party. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no additional details have been released at this time.