TOWN OF NOKOMIS – Two motorcyclists sustained life-threatening injuries in a collision with a pickup truck on U.S. Hwy. 51 on Saturday, Sept. 19, at approximately 4:21 p.m.
According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred when two motorcycles were entering U.S. Hwy. 51 from County Hwy. L and were struck by a southbound Ford F250. The motorcycle operated by Michael Yeager, 38, with passenger Jennifer Yeager, 37, both from Marshfield, was the primary vehicle involved in the crash.
Both Michael and Jennifer Yeager were transported from the scene with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was identified as David Larson, 66, of Fond du Lac, who, along with the second motorcyclist, Christopher Maples, 49, of Park Falls, was uninjured.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is conducting the accident report and investigation.
Emergency responders included the Wisconsin State Patrol, Nokomis First Responders, Nokomis Fire Department, Cassian Fire Department, Oneida County Ambulance Medic-4, and Tomahawk EMS Ambulance E26. The roadway was temporarily closed for investigation and cleanup.