One killed, one in life-threatening condition following Monroe County motorcycle crash

TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) — One person died and another is in critical condition following a motorcycle crash in Monroe County Saturday.

Responders arrived to the scene of a motorcycle crash on I-90 East near Tomah just before 10 a.m. Crews discovered both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle unresponsive. The 68-year-old driver from Pigeon Falls was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported the passenger, a 67-year-old woman, to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

An investigation determined that the driver swerved to avoid a vehicle that entered his lane and the motorcycle hit another vehicle, causing them to lose control.

Names are being withheld pending family notification.

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