Fitchburg, WI – A heartbreaking hit-and-run crash early this morning has left one person dead and the Fitchburg community in shock. At approximately 7:00 a.m. on March 23, 2026, police officers responded to the 5500 block of E. Cheryl Parkway after reports of a collision between a motor vehicle and a bicyclist. Tragically, the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
The crash has shaken local residents, who are now grappling with the loss of a life taken too soon. According to law enforcement, the individuals involved in the crash have been identified, and authorities are in contact with them. Thankfully, officials have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the community, though the investigation remains active.
As investigators work to determine the cause of the crash, E. Cheryl Parkway has been closed for an extended period, with officers continuing to process the scene. The loss of a life in this way raises deep concern for safety in the area, and local residents are anxiously awaiting updates on the investigation. Authorities have emphasized that additional information will be shared as it becomes available, though much of the investigation is still underway.
