Motorcycle Fatalities on the Rise in Wisconsin
Two Fatal Crashes in One Day
One person was killed and another injured in a motorcycle crash in Wisconsin Rapids on Monday afternoon. The crash occurred when a motorcycle collided with a car. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man from Holmen, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred on Sunday morning. The crash occurred when a motorcycle collided with a semi-truck. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
These are just two of the many fatal motorcycle crashes that have occurred in Wisconsin in recent months. According to preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there were 107 fatal motorcycle crashes in the state in 2023, up from 92 in 2022. The number of fatal motorcycle crashes is also expected to be high in 2024, with 54 fatalities reported so far this year.
The increase in fatal motorcycle crashes is a major concern for law enforcement and safety advocates. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is urging motorcyclists to take extra precautions when riding, including wearing a helmet, obeying the speed limit, and being aware of their surroundings.
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