FOND DU LAC, Wisc. — A 6-year-old has died in a hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
It happened in the City of Fond du Lac just before 6:30 p.m. near Superior and Grove.
According to the Fond du Lac Police Department, a preliminary investigation shows that the child rode his bicycle into a street when he was struck by a vehicle.
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A 41-year-old North Fond du Lac resident was operating the vehicle.
The child was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and is cooperating with law enforcement.
On Thursday, the Fond du Lac Police Department identified the child as Lincoln Menne.
"FDLPD has been in constant contact with the family and they want to share a photo of Lincoln’s smile, spirit and joy that he brought to so many," Chief Aaron Goldstein said in a news release. "Please continue to join the FDLPD and the Fond du Lac School District in keeping Lincoln’s family and friends in your thoughts during this most difficult time."
The Wisconsin State Patrol assisted police by conducting an accident reconstruction at the scene.
The investigation into this accident remains under active investigation.
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