Town of Buena Vista, WI (May 4, 2026) – A 24-year-old motorcyclist lost his life following a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Portage County.
According to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported around 10:24 a.m. at the intersection of County Highway BB and Bluff Road in the Town of Buena Vista.
Preliminary findings indicate that a pickup truck traveling westbound on County Highway N failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection, colliding with a motorcycle that was traveling southbound on County Highway BB.
The motorcyclist, identified as a 24-year-old man from Almond, was the sole occupant of the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived to assist, including Plover Ambulance, Almond Rescue, Bancroft Rescue, and the Wisconsin State Patrol, along with the Portage County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The driver of the pickup truck has not been identified, and no additional details regarding injuries have been released.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time.
Why Are Motorcycle Crashes at Intersections So Dangerous?
Motorcycle crashes at intersections are often severe due to the limited protection riders have compared to those in enclosed vehicles.
Failure to yield or stop at traffic signs is a common cause of these incidents. When larger vehicles enter an intersection unexpectedly, motorcyclists have very little time to react or avoid a collision.
Even at moderate speeds, the impact can result in life-threatening injuries or fatalities for riders.
Drivers are urged to remain attentive, obey traffic controls, and carefully check for motorcycles before entering intersections.
