Jackson County, WI – Authorities are investigating a reported assault that left an adult woman injured Tuesday night at an Interstate 94 rest stop in western Wisconsin.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was reported at approximately 8:22 p.m. Tuesday at the I-94 eastbound rest area in the Town of Manchester, located in Jackson County, west of the Black River Falls area.
Investigators said an adult female was found injured at the rest stop after allegedly being assaulted while traveling through Jackson County via Minnesota. The victim reported suffering injuries to her head. Emergency responders transported her to a local hospital for medical treatment. Her current condition has not been released.
According to authorities, the suspect is described only as an unidentified male who fled the scene in a white four-door SUV. No further suspect description has been provided, and the suspect’s name is not known at this time.
Deputies conducted an area search for both the suspect and the vehicle, but officials said the effort was unsuccessful. The Wisconsin State Patrol assisted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office during the response and investigation.
Law enforcement is asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity at the rest stop Tuesday night or who has information related to the case to come forward. Tips can be reported directly to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at (715) 284-5357. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through P3Tips.com.
Officials emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional details will be released if and when they become available.
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