ARCADIA, Wis. (WXOW) — A motorcyclist died after losing control and colliding with a utility pole at East Main Street and Washington Street on Sunday night.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:33 p.m. According to the Arcadia Police Department, the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on East Main Street when the driver lost control and struck the pole.
Emergency responders, including the Arcadia Ambulance, transported the driver to Tri-County Gundersen Hospital in Whitehall, where the individual was pronounced dead. The identity of the driver has not yet been released.
Authorities indicate that speed and alcohol may be contributing factors in the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. The Arcadia-Glencoe Fire Department and Emplify by Gundersen Med Flight also provided assistance at the scene.