Rosendale 2-vehicle crash; Waupun man suffers serious injuries
Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office
TOWNSHIP OF ROSENDALE, Wis. - A 55-year-old Waupun man was seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash in the Township of Rosendale midday on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Rosendale crash
What we know:
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said the wreck happened shortly before noon on Tuesday on Highway 26 near Olden Road.
A preliminary investigation indicates that an SUV traveling northbound on Highway 26 lost control, crossed the centerline, and struck the side of a southbound semi-truck. After the initial impact, the SUV continued northbound and left the roadway, striking a power pole on the east side of the road.
The Waupun man was driving the SUV. He suffered serious injuries and was flown by ThedaStar helicopter for medical treatment.
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The semi-truck and trailer sustained damage to the driver’s side. The operator of the semi-truck was not injured. A Wisconsin State Patrol inspector assisted at the scene and conducted a commercial motor vehicle inspection.
Highway 26 was completely closed for approximately 30 minutes while the medical helicopter landed and emergency responders worked at the scene.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.