Fond du Lac, WI (May 16, 2024) – Following a major collision in Fond du Lac County on Wednesday afternoon, one person is dead and another is injured.

The collision occurred shortly after 5:00 p.m. on County Road OO in North Fond du Lac, at the junction of Rolling Meadows Drive. A commercial truck allegedly turned left in front of a motorcycle, according to officials, causing the crash.

The motorcycle's passenger, a 29-year-old woman, passed away from her injuries at the scene. The 30-year-old motorcyclist was rushed to an area hospital, where he remains in unknown condition. It's unknown if the driver of the commercial truck, a 33-year-old Ripon man, was hurt. The Wisconsin State Patrol is handling the investigation in the interim and asked any witnesses to step forward.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased woman's family. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.

Truck Accidents in Wisconsin

An auto accident involving a typical passenger vehicle or even motorcycle is bad enough, but crashes usually become significantly more deadly and severe when they also involve an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or any other large commercial vehicle. Serious injuries and deaths are common outcomes associated with these weighty oversized vehicles. A truck accident can change your life in an instant, whether you or a loved one is involved.

The costs of medical care and vehicle repairs are only the beginning, which is why it is crucial to determine who is liable for an 18-wheeler or semi-truck collision. And although drivers and their trucking companies are subject to several safety requirements, these rules aren't always followed. For example, one of the most frequent causes of truck accidents is driver fatigue, generally caused by drivers who stay on the road longer than permitted to stay on their schedules.

Truck accidents can also be caused by defective machinery, inclement weather, or malfunctioning traffic signals. In other words, liability may fall on the truck driver, the trucking firm, the truck (or trailer) owner, or even a municipal government that fails to maintain roadways property. If the vehicle or component maker supplied defective equipment or neglected to perform proper maintenance, they can also be held accountable for a crash caused by such defects.

No matter the cause of a truck collision, our staff at the Paul Benson Law Firm is ready to assist, advise, and defend injured victims at every step of an accident claim. Paul Benson is a skilled personal injury attorney who is well-versed in Wisconsin state law on truck accident claims. Furthermore, Paul Benson will do everything in his power to protect your legal rights and assist you in securing your fair, full recompense to cover lost wages, medical expenses, and much more. Call our Fond du Lac truck accident lawyer at 608-352-6800 to fully review your available legal options following a crash.

Notes: Our writing team utilizes secondary sources, including local news reports, police reports, social media platform posts, and eyewitness accounts to gather information about accidents in Wisconsin. It's essential to clarify that our firm has not independently verified the specifics of this particular incident. Therefore, if you discover any inaccuracies in our post, we encourage you to reach out to The Paul Benson Law Firm so that we can promptly rectify any errors. Additionally, we are willing to remove the post upon request. 

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