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Fond du Lac pedestrian struck by impaired driver and airlifted to hospital Friday night

Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue Department
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. — A 40-year-old man was hit by a car while walking across the street and later airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Friday night.

The driver of the car was a 31-year-old Fond du Lac resident and they were arrested for a felony charge of operating while impaired causing great bodily harm.

Fond du Lac police think the victim walked into the street when he was hit by the car traveling West on Division St, according to a press release.

The victim was first taken to St. Agnes Hospital by Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue, but due to the severity of injuries, was later airlifted to the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center by the Theda Star Medical Helicopter.

The crash is under investigation by the Fond du Lac Police Department.


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