A Monday afternoon crash in Wood County has taken the life of a Deshler man. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office investigated the accident Monday at 3:43pm, at U.S. 6 and Range Line Road. 31 year old Jacob Kern of Deshler was southbound on Range Line Road, and according to the report, failed to stop at the posted sign. His pickup was struck by a semi driven by a LaSalle, Michigan driver. Jacob Kern suffered critical injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies report the pickup caught fire in the collision, and U.S. was closed in both directions for several hours.