Motorcyclist dies in crash in western Wisconsin

A resident called 911 after hearing a loud noise in the northern Polk County community of Lewis, the Sheriff's Office said.

September 11, 2023 at 12:15PM

A motorcyclist crashed in western Wisconsin and died, officials said.

A resident called 911 after hearing the crash about 4:50 a.m. Sunday in the northern Polk County community of Lewis, the Sheriff's Office said.

The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was heading west on County Road E, ran off the road, struck a sign and landed in thick woods, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Officials have not yet released the identity of the motorcyclist, the Sheriff's Office said.

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