Motorcycle Accident on Highway W Results in Critical Injury
BARRON, WI – A motorcycle accident on Highway W resulted in a serious injury on Sunday, Oct. 4, at approximately 6:24 p.m.
According to authorities, the motorcycle operator was not wearing a helmet when the accident occurred. Emergency responders from the Barron Fire Department arrived on the scene to assist. Life Link was contacted and subsequently transported the injured rider to Eau Claire Mayo for treatment at 7:02 p.m.
Traffic on Highway W was temporarily blocked in the westbound lane while emergency operations took place. The road was reopened by 7:12 p.m. Investigators have classified the incident as a motor vehicle accident, with further investigations ongoing.
In a separate incident, at about 3:48 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, a single-vehicle crash occurred on MM121 near New Auburn. Authorities reported three occupants in the vehicle, including a male with cuts and bruises, a child with minor injuries, and a female with unspecified cuts. Emergency crews from Chippewa were dispatched, and two ambulances responded to the scene. All individuals were out of the vehicle by the time help arrived, and a crash report will be completed.
These incidents are part of a series of calls received by local law enforcement over the past week, including reports of potential abuse and theft, prompting community inquiries and responses by police.
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