KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 21-year-old man is dead after a fiery motorcycle crash Wednesday night in southeastern Wisconsin.
According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened shortly after 8:45 p.m. in the 18400 block of County Highway K, near the intersection with County Highway D and 184th Avenue.
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Authorities say the man was riding a sport-style motorcycle eastbound on County Highway K at a high rate of speed. A full-sized pickup truck was traveling westbound and attempted to turn left onto County Highway D when the motorcycle struck the passenger side of the truck.
The motorcyclist was ejected and collided with the windshield of a westbound SUV that had been traveling behind the pickup. The motorcycle became lodged under the SUV’s engine compartment, causing both vehicles to become fully engulfed in flames.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Officials say the driver and a passenger in the pickup, along with the SUV driver, sustained minor injuries. All three remained on scene and cooperated with investigators. Intoxicants do not appear to be a factor for the drivers of the pickup or SUV.
However, excessive speed is believed to have played a role in the crash.
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The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released out of respect for the family.
No additional details were provided.
