Local News
Multi-Vehicle Accident
On Sunday, November 24, 2013, at approximately 9:58 am, the Fond du Lac County Communications Center received a report of a multiple vehicle crash with injuries on STH 23 in the area of CTH W, in the Town of Forest.
The crash occurred as a westbound passenger vehicle, operated by an 18 year old St. Cloud woman, was struck from behind by a westbound SUV vehicle, operated by a 29 year old Plymouth woman, as it waited to make a left hand turn from STH 23 into St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. This impact caused the passenger vehicle to be pushed into the path of an eastbound passenger vehicle, operated by a 67 year old Fond du Lac woman, which could not avoid the collision.
All 6 persons from the vehicles involved did receive injuries which were believed to be non-life threatening at the time. The ages of the injured ranged from 12 years of age to 67 years of age. A 12 year old female was flown from the scene to Milwaukee Children’s Hospital. A 44 year old female was flown from St. Agnes Hospital to Froedert Hospital. All others were transported to St. Agnes Hospital.
Mt. Calvary Fire Department and Ambulance, City of Fond du Lac Ambulance, Plymouth Ambulance, Theda Star Helicopter, and Wisconsin State Patrol all responded to the scene along with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash remains under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office. Alcohol and speed are not considered factors in the crash.