Incident Type: Motor Vehicle Crash 

Incident Date: 11/13/2025

Release Date: 11/13/2025

Prepared By: Kimberly Miller, Fire Administrative Services Manager 

At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Dane County Public Safety Communications (911) notified the Fitchburg Fire Department of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 14 just north of Lacy Road in the City of Fitchburg.

Upon arrival, firefighters found two vehicles in the eastbound lanes with significant damage and two occupants involved. Tragically, one individual sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second individual sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. No other injuries to bystanders or first responders were reported.

Assistance was received from the Fitchburg Police Department and FitchRona EMS. 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Fitchburg Police Department.

For additional information, please contact Public Information Officer Kim Miller: 608-270-7042.

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