Incident Number: FP25-24006
On November 13, 2025, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Fitchburg Police Officers were dispatched to the area of US Highway 14 and Lacy Road for a two-vehicle crash. Highway 14 was closed for approximately four hours following the crash. While on scene, one driver, a 40-year-old male was pronounced deceased by the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office. The other driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The investigation remains active at this time.
The Fitchburg Police Department was assisted by the Dane County Sheriffs Office Freeway Service Team and Wisconsin State Patrol in this investigation.
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UPDATE - HIGHWAY 14 NOW OPEN
As of 12:29 PM, all lanes of Highway 14 are open.
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For Immediate Release
The Fitchburg Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash on eastbound Highway 14. Eastbound Highway 14 will be closed between McCoy Road and Lacy Road. Please find alternative routes and avoid the area. We will notify the public when the roadway is open. Additional information regarding the crash will be released later today.