Media Release: UPDATE Fatal Accident

September 07, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT

Date:           09/07/2025
Time:           11:58 PM
Contact:      Lt Rob Kraemer
                   Patrol Division
                  (920) 236-5700
Subject:      UPDATE: Fatal Crash at High Ave and Wisconsin St

UPDATED: The intersection of High Ave and Wisconsin St has reopened.
The Oshkosh Police Department investigated a Motorcycle vs Light Truck accident at 6:39 pm that occurred in the intersection of High Ave and Wisconsin St. The motorcycle was eastbound on High Ave, and the Light Truck was southbound on Wisconsin St when they collided. As a result of the accident, the motorcycle operator, a 27-year-old Appleton man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two others were transported to a local hospital for treatment due to injuries sustained from the accident. The intersection was closed for approximately four hours. Members of the Oshkosh Police Department’s Crash Investigation Team, Criminal Investigation Division, and Auxiliary Police responded to the scene of the accident. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
The Oshkosh Police Department would like to thank the UW-Oshkosh Police Department for their assistance at the scene.

OSHKOSH, WI (September 7th, 2025): The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of High Ave and Wisconsin St.  The intersection will be closed while the investigation is on-going.  Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. If you have information about this incident, but wish to remain anonymous, please contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477; or through the P3 App.
 

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