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VERNON, Milwaukee County, Wis., Oct. 13, 2026 — One person was injured and taken to a hospital after a motorcycle and another vehicle collided Monday afternoon, October 12, on Edgewood Avenue east of Center Drive in Vernon, according to a scanner log of the incident.
The two-vehicle crash was reported at about 4:24 p.m., the log shows. Few other details were released.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported one patient for treatment, the report indicates. The extent of the injuries has not been confirmed.
No information on the cause of the crash, citations, or the identities of those involved has been released. The crash remains under investigation.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
Who Faces the Greatest Risk in Motorcycle Collisions
Riders carry almost all of the physical risk when a motorcycle collides with another vehicle. A car occupant is surrounded by a steel frame, airbags, and a seatbelt. A rider has a helmet, at best, and skin and bone to absorb the rest.
Age and experience both play a role. Newer riders are more likely to misjudge a car's speed or a gap in traffic, while older riders, who make up a growing share of license holders, tend to suffer more severe injuries from the same impact because bodies heal more slowly with age.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 41 percent of motorcycle riders who died in single-vehicle crashes were alcohol-impaired in 2023. That figure points to impairment as a major factor even in crashes that don't involve a second vehicle at all, let alone ones where another driver is involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What usually causes motorcycle crashes?
Common factors include a driver failing to see the motorcycle, speed, impairment, and drivers turning across a rider's path. Many crashes happen at intersections or when a vehicle changes lanes.
Why do motorcycle crashes tend to cause more serious injuries?
A rider has no frame, airbags, or seatbelt between their body and the road or the other vehicle. Even a low-speed impact can cause a fall, and falls at higher speeds often cause broken bones or head injuries.
How do left-turning vehicles cause collisions with motorcycles?
A driver turning left across oncoming traffic may not see an approaching motorcycle, or may misjudge how fast it's moving, because a motorcycle presents a narrower profile than a car. The result is often a direct collision as the car crosses the rider's lane.
What can drivers do to watch for motorcycles?
Checking twice before turning or changing lanes, leaving extra following distance, and scanning intersections specifically for motorcycles can help. Riders are easy to miss in a mirror check or a quick glance.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash in Vernon, WI
If you're involved in a motorcycle crash, move to safety if you're able and call 911 right away. Even injuries that seem minor at first, like soreness or scrapes, can turn out to involve deeper damage, so a medical evaluation is worth getting even if you feel fine at the scene.
Don't forget to get the names and contact information of anyone involved and any witnesses, and ask how to obtain a copy of the official crash report once it's filed. Photograph the scene if it's safe to do so. Keep records of any medical visits or treatment that follow, since documentation can matter later even when it feels unnecessary in the moment.
