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Fond du Lac Today
By the People, for the People
Driver Critically Injured in Fond du Lac County Rollover Crash
57-year-old Kewaskum woman airlifted with life-threatening injuries after vehicle leaves highway and overturns
Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:51pm
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A close examination of the physical evidence from the Fond du Lac County rollover crash reveals the severity of the incident and the need for continued vigilance on rural highways.Fond du Lac TodayA 57-year-old woman from Kewaskum, Wisconsin was critically injured on Monday morning when her vehicle left U.S. Highway 45 in Fond du Lac County and rolled over. Deputies and emergency responders arrived on the scene and provided CPR before the woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Why it matters
Rollover crashes can often result in severe injuries, especially when a driver experiences a medical incident that causes them to lose control of the vehicle. This incident highlights the importance of highway safety and emergency response procedures in rural areas.
The details
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, multiple 911 calls were received at 10:48 a.m. reporting a single-vehicle rollover on U.S. Highway 45 in the Township of Osceola. A deputy arriving on the scene removed the trapped and unresponsive driver with the help of bystanders, and began CPR until the woman started breathing on her own. She was then transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- The incident occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.
The players
Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the rollover crash.
Eden Fire Department
The fire department that assisted with the emergency response.
Campbellsport Ambulance
The ambulance service that transported the injured driver to the hospital.
ThedaStar Medical Helicopter
The air ambulance service that was requested but could not respond due to inclement weather.
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center–Neenah
The hospital where the critically injured driver was transported.
What’s next
Investigators will continue to look into the cause of the crash, including whether the driver experienced a medical emergency that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of highway safety, especially in rural areas where emergency response times can be longer. It also highlights the critical role that first responders play in providing life-saving care in the aftermath of a serious crash.
