Troy A. Navis, a beloved resident of Oshkosh, has died on January 5, 2026, following a fatal incident that has left his community in shock and mourning. The crash happened on a quiet stretch of County Highway M in the Township of Waupun, Fond du Lac County, just north of Amity Road.
It was shortly before 7 p.m., when darkness had already settled over the rural roadway, and traffic was likely light on that Monday evening. Authorities say Troy’s vehicle was traveling north when, for reasons still under investigation, it suddenly veered off the road.
The vehicle struck an embankment with enough force to cause it to overturn, coming to rest in the east ditch. When first responders from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office and local fire and rescue teams arrived, they found the 61-year-old driver trapped inside the wreckage. The scene would have been chaotic yet focused, with emergency personnel working quickly and deliberately under flashing lights to extricate him from the mangled vehicle.
Rescuers administered lifesaving measures on site, doing everything possible to stabilize Troy before transporting him urgently to a nearby hospital. Despite their skilled and rapid efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The injuries sustained in the rollover proved too severe, ending a life in an instant that no one could have anticipated.
In the days following, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. This detail adds a layer of heartbreak to an already tragic event, serving as a somber reminder of the dangers that can accompany impaired driving, even on familiar rural roads. Investigators continue to piece together the full circumstances, examining the sequence of events that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway.
At 61, Troy’s sudden passing has sent ripples of sadness through Oshkosh and the surrounding areas. Though the details of his personal story may emerge more fully in time, the abrupt nature of his death has left those who knew him grappling with profound loss. Friends, neighbors, and loved ones are left reflecting on the fragility of life and the irreversible impact of a single moment on the road.
As the community processes this tragedy, thoughts remain with all who were touched by Troy’s presence. His absence will be felt deeply, and the hope is that sharing remembrance and support will help ease the pain of this devastating incident in the days and weeks ahead.