Fatal Highway Collision
Motorcyclist Brian Carlson Killed in Highway Crash Near Spooner, Wisconsin
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The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2026, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol release.
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The pickup pulling the boat entered DVM Road from U.S. 63 using the highway’s right-turn lane before the other pickup proceeded north and struck the motorcycle.
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In the initial report, authorities withheld the motorcyclist’s name while notifying relatives and described him as a 34-year-old man from Shell Lake; he was later identified as Brian Carlson of Spooner.
Brian Carlson, 34, of Spooner, Wisconsin, was killed September 14 in a crash involving his motorcycle and a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 63 at DVM Road near Spooner. The pickup driver, 43, from Sarona was not injured. Carlson was taken to Spooner Health, where he was pronounced dead.
The crash occurred around 8:15 a.m. when a pickup pulling a boat turned onto DVM Road from U.S. 63. A second pickup then turned north onto U.S. 63 and struck Carlson's southbound motorcycle. Authorities found no evidence of alcohol involvement. The Wisconsin State Patrol is continuing its investigation with possible enforcement action pending.
How the Collision Unfolded
The crash sequence began when a pickup truck towing a boat entered DVM Road from U.S. 63 using the highway's right-turn lane. A second pickup truck then proceeded north onto U.S. 63 from the intersection. This truck collided with Carlson's motorcycle traveling south, leaving no time for evasion.
Carlson was immediately transported to Spooner Health following the impact. Medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival. The pickup driver suffered no injuries in the collision.
Initial Identification and Investigation Details
Authorities initially withheld the motorcyclist's name while notifying family members. Early reports identified him only as a 34-year-old man from Shell Lake. He was later confirmed as Brian Carlson of Spooner, Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin State Patrol investigation found no signs of alcohol impairment from either driver. The case remains open with possible enforcement action under consideration as investigators continue reviewing the circumstances of the intersection collision.
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