Fond du Lac County crash into house: pet injured, driver sought

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is searching for a known suspect after a vehicle crashed into a home in the Town of Auburn on Saturday night, Sept. 5.Deputies arrived at the scene at around 8:44 p.m. for a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a house near Highway 45 and US Highway 67 in the Town of Auburn, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or AndroidA preliminary investigation determined the vehicle was going north on US Highway 67 and lost control on a curve. The driver crossed the center line and did not stop at the stop sign at Highway 45, ultimately hitting the house.Only a pet was inside the home during the crash and sustained minor injuries. No one was found inside the vehicle.Damage to the house is estimated at $15,000.Speed and distracted driving appear to be factors.The sheriff's office said they are looking for a known suspect.

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