OSHKOSH — The Oshkosh Police Department is currently investigating an accident involving a high school student and a tow truck.
According to a news release, an officer witnessed an accident about 8 a.m. Wednesday on W. Murdock Avenue involving the tow truck that was turning eastbound on Murdock from Vinland.
According to police, a high school student was struck while crossing the street on W. Murdock Avenue.
The student sustained a serious injury and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The Oshkosh Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team and OPD Detectives responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate this accident. W Murdock and Vinland Street is currently closed as of mid-day Wednesday
“Our thoughts are with those affected by the accident this morning. We want to remind drivers to use extra caution during school arrival and dismissal times. Please slow down, eliminate distractions, obey posted school- zone speeds, and yield to crossing guards and pedestrians at crosswalks,” police wrote in a social media post.
If anyone has information about this incident, please 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.
