Woman critically injured in Fond du Lac County rollover crash

Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene and administered CPR before the victim was airlifted to a hospital.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:49am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part, such as a crumpled fender or broken headlight, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the gritty, investigative nature of the incident.A close-up view of the aftermath of a serious rollover crash in Fond du Lac County exposes the stark reality of the dangers posed by medical incidents while driving.Fond du Lac Today

A 57-year-old woman from Kewaskum was critically injured in a rollover crash in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin on Monday morning. The woman suffered a medical incident while driving, causing her to veer off the road and strike an embankment. Two bystanders helped a sheriff's deputy remove the woman from the vehicle, and deputies administered CPR until she began breathing on her own again. The woman was then transported by ambulance to a hospital in Neenah.

Why it matters

Rollover crashes can be particularly dangerous and often result in serious injuries or fatalities. This incident highlights the importance of prompt emergency response and medical care in such situations, as well as the potential risks posed by medical incidents while driving.

The details

According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the crash on Highway 45 near Mitchell Road in the Township of Osceola just before 11 a.m. on April 6. The woman was found unresponsive and trapped inside her vehicle. Two bystanders assisted a deputy in removing the woman from the car, and deputies then administered CPR until she began breathing on her own again.

  • The crash occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026 just before 11 a.m.

The players

Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the rollover crash.

ThedaStar

The medical helicopter service that was called to the scene but was unable to transport the victim due to inclement weather.

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What’s next

The crash remains under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of prompt emergency response and medical care in serious vehicle crashes, as well as the potential risks posed by medical incidents while driving. It also highlights the challenges that first responders can face, such as inclement weather preventing air transport.