MENOMONIE, Wis. — A tragic collision involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck has claimed the life of a 51-year-old motorcyclist in northwestern Dunn County. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 4:43 p.m. on County Road K in the Township of New Haven.
Emergency responders received a 911 call reporting the motorcycle versus semi crash, prompting immediate action. Upon arrival, they discovered a motorcycle wreck and found the rider lying in the roadway. This individual was the sole occupant of the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The motorcyclist was subsequently airlifted to Regions Hospital in Minnesota for urgent medical attention. Sadly, the Dunn County Sheriff's Office later announced that he had succumbed to his injuries. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the occupants of the semi-truck, which was traveling northbound on County Road K while the motorcycle was headed southbound.
This deadly crash occurred as both vehicles were navigating a curve in the roadway. The scene was attended by multiple agencies, including the Boyceville Ambulance, Boyceville Fire Department, Menomonie Fire Department, Dunn County First Responders, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Life Link.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, involving the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office. Authorities have not yet released the name of the motorcyclist, awaiting family notification.