TOWN OF CLYDE, Wis. (WKOW) — A fatal motorcycle crash occurred Friday night on State Highway 130, north of Spring Valley Road, according to the Iowa County Sheriff's Office.
The incident involved 21-year-old Lucas Weitzel from Richland Center, who was riding a Suzuki GSX600. At approximately 7:47 p.m., Weitzel lost control while navigating a curve and struck a guardrail.
Despite efforts by bystanders and emergency responders to perform life-saving measures, Weitzel was pronounced dead at the scene by the Iowa County Coroner's Office.
Emergency crews from the Lone Rock Fire Department, Dodgeville EMS, Iowa County Sheriff's Office, Avoca Fire Department, and UW MedFlight responded to the incident. Wegner Auto Service and Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home also provided assistance.
The Iowa County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the crash.