Media Release: Fatal Accident

November 02, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Date:           11/02/2026        

Time:           9:30 AM     

Contact:      Officer Kate Mann

                   Public Affairs/ Crime Prevention Officer

                   (920) 236-5742

Subject:      Fatal Accident

 

 

The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 2:10 AM near the intersection of Merritt Avenue and Grand Street in the City of Oshkosh.

 

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, left the roadway and struck a house. The Oshkosh Fire Department responded to the accident and used a winch from the ladder truck to remove the vehicle from the house. Life-saving efforts were administered; however, the driver succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased.

 

No injuries were reported by the residents of the home that was struck.

 

Members of the Oshkosh Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team, and the Criminal Investigation Division, responded to the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. The roadway was temporarily closed while Officers investigated the accident and has since reopened.

 

Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

 

If you have information about this incident, but wish to remain anonymous, please contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477; oradd the free P3 App to your Apple or Android phone and add a tip; or go to www.winnebagocrimestoppers.org to submit a text tip.  If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

 

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