Bristol, WI — June 25, 2025, One person was killed following a motorcycle accident that occurred at around 8:49 P.M. on 60th Street.

According to reports, a motorcycle operated by a 21-year-old man was traveling east on 60th Street at a high rate of speed near 184th Avenue. A pickup truck that was driving west on 60th Street attempted to turn left on 184th Avenue and pulled in front of the motorcycle, resulting in a collision. The rider was ejected and struck the windshield of an SUV, and the motorcycle became lodged under the SUV.

When first responders arrived on the scene they found the motorcycle and SUV on fire, and the motorcycle rider deceased. Two other people had sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene, and currently officials have not released the identity of the motorcycle rider. This remains an ongoing investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

A crash involving a high-speed motorcycle, a turning pickup, and a third vehicle catching fire doesn’t follow a simple script. When so many moving parts collide, it’s critical to break down what happened at every stage—not just settle on the most visible cause.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
This kind of layered collision demands a full scene reconstruction. The initial impact, the rider's trajectory, and the secondary strike with the SUV all need to be mapped out with precision. Did investigators examine whether the pickup had time and space to safely turn? Did they assess how fast the motorcycle was actually going, rather than relying on estimates? These details matter when trying to understand whether this was truly unavoidable—or the result of a missed judgment or miscalculation.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
It’s easy to focus on speed or turn timing, but mechanical issues in any of the vehicles could have influenced the outcome. Did the pickup hesitate or stall during the turn? Was the motorcycle’s braking system working correctly? Could a throttle or stability issue have affected the rider’s ability to slow down? And with the SUV catching fire, it’s fair to ask whether its fuel or electrical systems failed under conditions they should have withstood. If no inspections were done, these questions remain open.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
While motorcycles don’t always store as much data, the pickup and SUV likely do. Investigators should pull speed, braking input, and steering data to verify how each vehicle moved in the seconds before the collision. Traffic cameras, dashcams, and even nearby security footage could also help confirm timing, visibility, and reaction time—especially in a crash this fast and violent.

The complexity of this crash demands more than surface-level conclusions. Each link in the chain needs to be examined if we’re serious about finding the full story—not just the first one.

Takeaways:

• Multi-vehicle collisions involving motorcycles require layered reconstruction.
• Mechanical failures, especially in turning or braking, must be considered.
• Vehicle and video data can confirm speed, reaction time, and visibility.