A bizarre late-night call in Wheelersburg sent deputies and state troopers searching for a possible crash scene that no one could find.
Officers were called to Kroger after reports of a confused and erratic woman in the parking lot.
According to dispatch traffic, the caller said the woman claimed she had:
- Wrecked somewhere nearby
- Driven through yards and mailboxes
- Caused property damage
- But could not remember where the crash actually happened
🚨 POSSIBLE HEAD INJURY REPORTED
The caller also reported the woman appeared extremely confused and showed possible signs of a concussion or head trauma.
Dispatchers contacted the Ohio State Highway Patrol while local officers began searching roads around Wheelersburg for signs of a crash.
Possible locations mentioned included areas near:
- Bussey Road
- German Hollow
- Turkey Foot Road
- Lick Run-Lyra Road
👀 OFFICERS SEARCHED — BUT FOUND NOTHING
Despite checking multiple streets and roadways, officers were unable to locate evidence of a crash scene or damaged property.
A state trooper eventually arrived and took over the investigation.
⚠️ WHY HEAD INJURIES CAN CAUSE CONFUSION
Medical experts warn that concussions and head trauma can cause:
- Memory gaps
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Emotional swings
- Difficulty explaining what happened
In some cases, people involved in crashes may not even remember where the accident occurred.
🚔 WHY POLICE TAKE THESE CALLS SERIOUSLY
Even without a confirmed crash scene, officers still have to investigate because:
- Someone could be injured nearby
- Property damage may exist
- Another vehicle may be involved
- Or the driver could pose a danger to themselves or others
In this case, police were left searching for answers to a wreck that may—or may not—have happened somewhere in the darkness around Wheelersburg.