On 04/17/2010 at 3:22 P.M. the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a motorcycle -Vs- semi-truck crash on STH 85 in Rock Creek Township near Rock Falls in Dunn County.

    Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputies, Dunn County First responders, and Eau Claire Fire/Ambulance responded to the scene. Upon arrival It was determined that the lone operator of the motorcycle was deceased.

    Through investigation, deputies determined that the motorcycle crossed the center line of the roadway on a curve, hitting the side of the semi tanker.

    Witnesses believed that a strong wind may have played a role in the operator of the motorcycle loosing control and crossing the center line.

    The victim of the crash was a 27 year old Eau Claire County man. He owned the motorcycle for less than 48 hours before the crash. The driver of the semi was uninjured.

    Names are being withheld pending notification of friend and relatives of the victim. A second news release will be sent out tomorrow afternoon with the name of the deceased.

Sheriff Dennis P. Smith
Dunn County

Update 04/18/10

   The operator of the motorcycle involved in the fatal crash from yesterday was Corey J. Endl of Eau Claire, WI. Corey grew up in the Rock Falls area in Dunn County.