One person dead after motorcycle crash near Chippewa Falls

LAFAYETTE, Wis. (WKBT) — One person is dead after a motorcycle crash near Chippewa Falls on Saturday.

First responders were called to County Highway X near 210th Street in Chippewa County.

Once they reached the scene, they found 64-year-old Randy Stewart of Chippewa Falls dead.

According to Wisconsin State Patrol, the motorcycle went off the road, and the rider tried to recover but instead crashed into a ditch.

The State Patrol is continuing its investigation into the crash.

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