TOWN OF BERRY, Wis. — A tragic collision on U.S. Highway 14 resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 11:34 a.m. on October 4, according to reports from the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities stated that both a Subaru Forester and a black BMW motorcycle were traveling west on U.S. Highway 14. As the driver of the Subaru was preparing to make a left turn onto Scherbel Road, the motorcycle struck the back of the vehicle.
Witnesses to the crash quickly intervened, attempting lifesaving measures on the injured motorcyclist. Philip E. Ninnemann, 78, from Sheboygan Falls, was later pronounced dead at the scene by the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office.
The driver of the Subaru sustained no injuries. Following the collision, the roadway was shut down for several hours as law enforcement completed their investigation.