Motorcyclist Injured in Collision with Skid Steer in Town of Union
TOWN OF UNION — A 71-year-old man was injured Wednesday morning following a collision between his motorcycle and a skid steer on North Tupper Road.
The incident occurred around 8:08 a.m. in the 9200 block of North Tupper Road. The motorcyclist, riding a Harley Davidson, was traveling northbound when he crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Bobcat skid steer operated by a 56-year-old man from Beloit, who was making a U-turn.
Authorities said the impact ejected the motorcyclist, who landed in a ditch on the west side of the roadway. He was airlifted by Med Flight to a hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition.
Emergency responders included the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police Department, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Evansville Fire Department, Orfordville Fire Department, Mercy MD1, and Med Flight.
Investigators are looking into the circumstances of the crash, although at this time, no criminal activity is suspected.