Oregon Man Killed in Fitchburg Highway 14 Crash Identified by Medical Examiner
Travis Shippy Car Accident – The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified the victim of a fatal crash that occurred last week on Highway 14 in Fitchburg. The deceased, identified as Travis Shippy, a 40-year-old man from Oregon, succumbed to the severe injuries he sustained in the collision. The identification was publicly announced on Tuesday, following a forensic examination.
The fatal crash took place on Thursday, November 13, at approximately 9:45 a.m. The Fitchburg Police Department was initially called to the scene to respond to the serious collision, which subsequently forced the complete closure of the eastbound lanes of Highway 14 between McCoy Road and Lacy Road for approximately four hours while authorities conducted their investigation and cleanup.
Upon arrival, Fitchburg Fire Rescue crews found two vehicles involved, both of which had sustained significant damage in the eastbound lanes of the highway. At the time of the initial response, police reported that one individual, described as a 40-year-old person, had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. This victim has now been officially named as Travis Shippy. The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Mr. Shippy was pronounced dead at the scene on November 13th, and the forensic examination required for official identification was completed the following day.
In addition to the fatality, the crash resulted in serious injuries to a second individual. Officials confirmed that this second person was transported to a local hospital to receive necessary medical treatment for their serious injuries. No further details regarding the identity or current condition of the second injured party have been released.
The collaborative investigation into the cause and circumstances of the fatal crash remains ongoing. The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office noted that it is actively working with the Fitchburg Police Department to investigate the death. Furthermore, the Medical Examiner indicated that additional testing will be conducted as part of the thorough review process to understand all factors contributing to Mr. Shippy’s death.
The closure of a major highway segment for four hours highlights the severity of the two-vehicle collision. The ongoing investigation is aimed at determining precisely what caused the vehicles to collide and ensuring that all legal and safety aspects of the incident are addressed.
The community mourns the loss of Travis Shippy, and thoughts are extended to his family and friends, as well as to the individual who was hospitalized with serious injuries. The joint investigation by the Fitchburg Police Department and the Medical Examiner’s Office will provide the final details on this tragic event on Highway 14.
