One Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Fond du Lac County

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 6:45 PM Friday, September 1, 2023 at the intersection of Subway Road and Van Dyne Road.

Initial investigation shows that a westbound vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old Fond du Lac woman failed to stop at the stop sign on Subway Road and was struck by a motorcycle northbound on Van Dyne Road, driven by a 58-year-old Oshkosh man.

The operator of the motorcycle and his passenger, a 56-year-old Oshkosh woman, were ejected from the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle wasn’t wearing a helmet, and was pronounce dead at the scene. The passenger, who was wearing a helmet, was flown to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. The driver of
the westbound vehicle was transported at St. Agnes Hospital for minor injuries.

Van Dyne Road between Melody Lane and County Highway N was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated.

Inattentive driving is believe to be a factor in the crash.