On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at approximately 5:44 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported accident near 1277 Franklin Avenue.
Authorities determined that Christopher Wiggins of Viola, Illinois, was traveling south on Franklin Avenue when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Wiggins was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The Wayland Fire Department and First Responders, along with Henry County EMS, assisted at the scene.
No additional details regarding the cause of the accident have been released at this time.