TOWN OF AUBURN - The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is searching for a known suspect after a vehicle crashed into a home in the Town of Auburn on Saturday night, Sept. 5.
What we know:
Deputies arrived at the scene at around 8:44 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a house near Highway 45 and US Highway 67 in the Town of Auburn, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.
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A preliminary investigation determined the vehicle was going north on US Highway 67 and lost control on a curve. The driver crossed the center line and did not stop at the stop sign at Highway 45, ultimately hitting the house.
Only a pet was inside the home during the crash and sustained minor injuries. No one was found inside the vehicle.
Damage to the house is estimated at $15,000.
Speed and distracted driving appear to be factors.
The sheriff's office said they are looking for a known suspect. Deputies on scene were unable to find the driver despite using a K9, a drone and speaking to relatives of the suspect.
This is still an active investigation.
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The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Campbellsport Police Department, the Campbellsport Fire Department, the Kewaskum Police Department and Wisconsin State Patrol.
The Source: Information was provided by the Fond du Lac Sheriff's Office.