Town of Montpelier, WI (May 10, 2026) – Two people lost their lives late Friday night following a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Kewaunee County, according to the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 10:25 p.m. to the intersection of State Highway 29 and County Road AB in the Town of Montpelier after receiving reports of a serious two-vehicle crash.
Investigators said an eastbound motorcycle collided with a pickup truck that had been traveling north and was stopped at the County Road AB intersection.
The motorcycle’s driver and passenger sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims pending notification of family members.
The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate the crash with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol Accident Reconstruction Team.
Our thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones during this difficult time.
Motorcycle Intersection Crashes in Wisconsin
Motorcycle crashes at intersections often result in severe or fatal injuries due to the limited protection riders have during collisions with larger vehicles. Even low-speed impacts can cause catastrophic outcomes when motorcycles strike trucks or other passenger vehicles.
Intersections on rural highways can present additional hazards, especially during nighttime driving when visibility may be reduced. Drivers approaching intersections are urged to remain alert for motorcycles and carefully judge the speed and distance of oncoming traffic before entering or crossing roadways.
Crash reconstruction teams frequently assist in fatal collisions to help investigators determine vehicle positions, right-of-way conditions, visibility factors, and other circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials continue investigating the fatal crash in the Town of Montpelier.
