Fond du Lac pedestrian struck, flown to hospital; driver arrested
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Fond du Lac police arrested a driver after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured on Friday night.
It happened near Division and Main around 9 p.m. Police said a preliminary investigation found a 42-year-old Fond du Lac man walked into the street and was struck by a westbound vehicle.
The victim was taken to a hospital via medical helicopter with life-threatening injuries.
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A 31-year-old Fond du Lac resident was the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, police said. The driver was arrested for operating while impaired – causing great bodily harm.
The crash remains under investigation.