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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-94 Near Delafield Leads to Extended Highway Closure

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Published on June 26, 2025
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A motorcyclist died in a crash on I-94 westbound near Elmhurst Road by Delafield on Wednesday, shortly after 6:30 p.m. The Wisconsin State Patrol said the rider lost control and was pronounced dead at the scene. The person’s identity has not been released, according to WISN.

A crash on I-94 shut down westbound lanes for over two hours, forcing stranded vehicles to reverse onto eastbound lanes to exit—an unusual move seen on traffic cameras. FOX6Now reported that multiple emergency crews responded, and no other injuries were reported in the single-vehicle incident.

A motorcyclist died in a crash while traveling westbound, as noted by CBS58. The cause is still under investigation. Responding agencies included the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office, Delafield police and fire departments, and the Lake County Fire Department.