Couple Dies in WI Motorcycle Accident
On behalf of Milwaukee truck accident attorney Ric Domnitz of Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
Motorcyclists are at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to protection on the roads. While they may wear protective gear like helmets and jackets, it can’t always bear the brunt of impact if there is a collision with a large vehicle.
Case in point: A Wisconsin couple was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend when their motorcycle collided with a truck.
According to the Pioneer Press, the 65-year-old man and 59-year-old woman were riding their motorcycle north on U.S. 53 near Haugen on Friday evening when the accident occurred. They apparently collided with a truck that was crossing the road from County Highway V. They were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The 59-year-old truck driver and his passenger, both from neighboring Minnesota, were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
A LifeLink helicopter responded to the scene, as did Barron County sheriff’s deputies and various local police and fire departments. The northbound lanes of Highway 53 were closed for several hours after the accident, which was being investigated by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol, according to the Northland News Center.
It’s apparently not the first fatal accident at the intersection. The fatal crash rate there is apparently much higher than the state average. The DOT is already working on plans to build an overpass there in the hopes of making the area safer for motorists. The project should be completed by November 2013.
Source: Pioneer Press, “2 killed in motorcycle, car crash near Rice Lake,” Rachel Wedlund, April 7, 2012
If you need legal representation following a bike, contact a truck accident lawyer in Milwaukee like Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C. for a free consultation.