Fatal Crash Closes FDL County Roads

A head-on collision Wednesday June 8, 2022 in Fond du Lac County has injured one and taken the life of another.

The Fond du Lac County Communication Center received a call about 8:00 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a 2-vehicle accident on CTH M north of Davis Rd, in the Town of Springvale.

Deputies from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and were assisted by Rosendale Fire Department and First Responders as well as Ripon Ambulance.

Initial investigation is that a sport utility vehicle (SUV) was traveling northbound on CTH M. The northbound SUV crossed the centerline striking a southbound vehicle. The northbound SUV after impact traveled onto the east shoulder of the roadway where it came to rest. The southbound vehicle that was struck entered the west ditch striking a utility pole, coming to rest in the west ditch.

The operator of the northbound SUV, a 20-year-old female from Brandon, WI, was transported from the scene by Ripon Ambulance to Ripon Medical Center-SSM with minor injuries. The operator of the southbound vehicle, a 54 year old male from Pine River, WI, was pronounced deceased on the scene.

At this time, names are not being released pending notification of family member.