Tragic Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Calumet, Wisconsin: One Fatality and Multiple Injuries
A tragic single-vehicle rollover crash occurred in the Town of Calumet, Wisconsin, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident took place on Saturday night, prompting a response from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, Calumet Fire Department, and Calumet County Sheriff’s Office. The crash involved an SUV that veered off the road, striking various obstacles before rolling over.
The driver, a 16-year-old girl from Sheboygan, and a 15-year-old passenger were transported to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac for treatment. Unfortunately, a 16-year-old female passenger lost her life at the scene of the accident. Another 15-year-old passenger was airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee, while a third 15-year-old passenger was taken to St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan for evaluation. Fortunately, a 14-year-old passenger escaped unharmed.
Preliminary investigations suggest that impairment played a role in the crash, leading to the arrest of the 16-year-old driver on suspicion of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident, with support from various agencies and organizations, including emergency medical services and law enforcement.
The authorities express their gratitude to the agencies and organizations that assisted in responding to the tragic crash. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident continues as the community mourns the loss of a young life and hopes for the recovery of those injured in the incident.