1 Killed in Truck Accident on County Road B near Eden, WI

Fond du Lac County, WI — May 27, 2025, one person was killed in a truck accident at about 2:10 p.m. on County Road B west of Eden.

Authorities said an eastbound SUV was hit by a westbound dump truck when it tried to turn left onto County Road K. The dump truck also collided with an eastbound cement truck after the initial crash.

The driver of the SUV, a 79-year-old Fond du Lac man, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities. His name has not been made public yet.

The dump truck driver suffered minor injuries, while the cement truck driver was not injured, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Fond du Lac County crash at this time. The accident is still being investigated.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people read about a wreck like the one in Fond du Lac County, one question tends to surface right away: How can three different vehicles get tangled up in one crash? It sounds like somebody must have made a serious mistake, but who? And more importantly, how do we figure it out?

According to early reports, an SUV was turning left onto County Road K when it was hit by a westbound dump truck. After that, the dump truck collided with an eastbound cement truck. At first glance, that seems like a pretty straightforward chain reaction. But figuring out how these collisions happened, and in what order, is anything but simple.

For example, it’s not clear whether the dump truck had time to react before hitting the SUV. Was the SUV’s turn sudden or unexpected? Or was the truck speeding, distracted or too close to stop in time? These aren’t just casual curiosities; they’re the kind of questions that determine fault.

It’s also important to understand how the cement truck got involved. Did it strike the dump truck head-on, or did the dump truck ricochet into its path after the first crash? Depending on the sequence of events, different people may bear responsibility, and that responsibility may be shared.

The only way to get to the bottom of this is with a thorough investigation and access to hard evidence. Things like dash cam footage, vehicle control module data (especially from the dump truck and cement truck) and the call or text logs of the truck drivers can all help establish what happened second-by-second.

A lot of people overlook the importance of hiring records and safety protocols, but those matter too. For instance, was the dump truck driver adequately trained? Was the company he worked for following reasonable hiring procedures, or did they cut corners? I’ve handled cases where the company essentially set their driver up to fail by hiring someone with a known history of safety issues and then sending them out with minimal oversight. That’s not speculation; that’s a pattern I’ve seen play out in real courtrooms with real consequences.

Right now, authorities haven’t said whether any of the trucks involved were carrying heavy loads or construction materials, which could have affected stopping distances. Nor do we know the visibility or road conditions at the time of the crash. These are all critical pieces of the puzzle, and without them, any conclusions about blame are premature.

What we do know is that one man lost his life in this crash. That should be reason enough to make sure every aspect of what happened gets a thorough and independent review.

Key Takeaways

• It’s not yet clear whether the SUV’s turn or the dump truck’s actions triggered the crash; both need close scrutiny.
• The role of the cement truck depends on the sequence and timing of the collisions, which has not been clarified.
• Vehicle data, driver phone records and in-cab cameras can provide objective answers.
• Trucking company practices, including driver hiring and training, may play a role and should be investigated.
• Thorough evidence gathering is essential to determine who is truly responsible.