Information released on 6-year-old killed in bicycle vs car crash in City of Fond du Lac

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue as well as City of Fond du Lac Police responded to a report of a child that had been struck while riding a bicycle in the 300 block of Grove Street.

The child was transported to SSM Health/St Agnes Hospital where he passed away from injuries received in the crash.

On Thursday, the family of the boy released the name and a photo of the boy. Lincoln C. Menne celebrated his 6th birthday just last week and was enrolled in the Fond du Lac School District. The district will have counselors available to assist any students who may need help processing this news. They will be available on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at both Waters Elementary and the Boys & Girls Club, as well as on Friday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Waters. 

The Fond du Lac School District will also have counselors available in each of their schools once the school year begins on September 3. Fondy CARES is available for students and families who feel their student may need private, professional therapy. School counselors can help connect families to Fondy CARES services for their students.

The investigation into this accident remains under active investigation.