14yearold from Detroit identified as victim of fatal Fond du Lac County crash stemming from roadside argument
Jan 23, 2025
FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (WFRV) - The identities of multiple people involved in a fatal roadside crash that occurred on Wednesday night in Fond du Lac County were unveiled on Thursday along with more details.
According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred when a southbound vehicle was on the median side of Interstate 41 when a second car struck the pulled-over vehicle, killing a passenger outside the car.
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Further investigation revealed that an argument was ongoing in the vehicle before the driver stopped on the median side while partially in the lane of traffic. The occupants got out of the car to continue arguing on the side of I-41.
The victim who died was identified as a 14-year-old boy from Detroit, Michigan. The 14-year-old got out of the car's passenger side, stepping into the lane of traffic when the southbound vehicle struck him fatally.
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The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office identified the following individuals involved in the incident:
59-year-old Glenn Wheaton of Detroit, Michigan - Driver of stopped vehicle
31-year-old Desmond Wilson of Detroit, Michigan - Front passenger of stopped vehicle
15-year-old girl from Detroit, Michigan - Rear passenger of stopped vehicle
14-year-old boy from Detroit, Michigan - Rear passenger of stopped vehicle
20-year-old Evan Finnegan of Wauwatosa - Driver in striking vehicle.
The investigation is still ongoing. No more details area available.