Slinger Man Dies In FDL County Accident

A 71-year-old Slinger man has died the result of a traffic crash in Fond du Lac County that occurred Tuesday evening. James Lynch Jr was driving north on Highway 45 north of Lincoln Road in the Town of Friendship when his vehicle left the road. It became airborne and hit a tree. He was taken to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac and later transferred to Froedtert Hospital. Lynch died of his injuries early (2:15 a.m.) Thursday morning. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash.