Six-Year-Old Boy Dies in Fond du Lac Accident

A tragic incident occurred in Fond du Lac where a six-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bike on Grove Street. The accident happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and preliminary investigations suggest the boy rode into the street before being hit by a westbound vehicle driven by a 41-year-old man, who is cooperating with authorities. The child was transported to SSM Health – St. Agnes Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Harrison Township, a child was also killed while riding a bicycle, prompting community concerns over traffic safety. Local officials have faced criticism for the lack of safety measures in areas where such incidents have occurred. The investigations into both accidents are ongoing, with the Wisconsin State Patrol assisting in the Fond du Lac case.