A 60-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Hatley, Wisconsin. The crash occurred near the intersection of Clark Street and Curtis Avenue, according to reports. The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office identified the rider as Allen L. Falkowski. Emergency crews were called at about 4:40 p.m., and Falkowski received treatment at the scene before dying from his injuries. Hatley Fire and EMS, SAFER EMS, and the Marathon County Medical Examiner’s Office assisted deputies. Authorities were still working to determine what caused the crash. What Makes This Incident Different This report concerns a single-motorcycle crash rather than a collision that the source says involved another vehicle. That distinction can make a careful, evidence-based investigation especially important. The fact that the incident occurred near a named intersection may help investigators identify the relevant portion of the roadway and preserve information before conditions change. The reported outcome also means that important information may need to come from physical evidence, official records, and witness accounts rather than from the rider. None of those sources, however, should be treated as establishing a cause until the evidence has been reviewed. The Sheriff’s Office has said the cause remains under investigation. Questions Investigators May Examine Investigators may examine the location near Clark Street and Curtis Avenue, the motorcycle, and the sequence of events leading up to the crash. Records may help clarify how the motorcycle came to leave its intended path or whether any condition at the scene is relevant. The evidence will determine what, if anything, contributed. Depending on the available information, investigators may also examine questions such as: - Whether scene measurements, photographs, or diagrams help reconstruct the motorcycle’s movement; - Whether the motorcycle’s condition and any available maintenance information provide relevant context; - Whether people in the area saw or heard anything that may help establish a timeline; and - Whether dispatch, emergency-response, and medical-examiner records document the response after the crash. These are investigation questions, not conclusions about fault. A single-vehicle crash does not, by itself, establish why it happened or whether any person or entity bears legal responsibility. Evidence That May Need to Be Preserved Families affected by a fatal motorcycle crash may benefit from acting promptly to identify and preserve materials that could be important. An attorney can request preservation of relevant materials while the official investigation proceeds. Potential evidence may include: - The motorcycle itself and photographs documenting its condition after the crash; - Law-enforcement reports, scene photographs, measurements, diagrams, and any reconstruction materials; - Dispatch logs and recordings related to the call for emergency assistance; - Photographs or video from nearby properties, businesses, vehicles, or public systems, if any exist; - Statements and contact information for people who may have witnessed events near the intersection; - Emergency medical and medical-examiner records, as appropriate; and - Motorcycle ownership, inspection, repair, and maintenance records, if relevant and available. Some materials can be overwritten, discarded, or become harder to locate with time. Preserving evidence does not assign blame; it helps ensure that questions can be evaluated using the best available information. What Families Should Know After a fatal crash, families may face immediate questions about medical expenses, funeral costs, insurance communications, and the financial effects of losing a loved one. In Wisconsin, a potential wrongful-death claim is governed by state law, including rules about who may bring a claim and what categories of damages may be available. The particular facts and family circumstances matter. Insurance representatives may contact relatives soon after a loss. Families can take time to understand documents before signing releases, giving recorded statements, or accepting a proposed payment. Keeping copies of correspondence, bills, receipts, insurance information, and records of lost financial support can be useful. Wisconsin also imposes filing deadlines that may affect personal-injury and wrongful-death claims. The applicable deadline can depend on the nature of the claim and the parties involved. Speaking with a lawyer early can help a family understand potential deadlines and preservation needs without requiring them to make immediate decisions about a claim. How Dunk Law Can Help Dunk Law can speak with families after a fatal motorcycle crash in Wisconsin about the practical steps that may be available. Our team can review the publicly reported circumstances, help seek preservation of relevant crash evidence, evaluate insurance issues, and explain how Wisconsin wrongful-death claims generally work. A consultation can give a family a place to ask questions while authorities continue their investigation. Dunk Law handles serious-injury and wrongful-death matters and can help families assess their options based on the evidence rather than assumptions. Related Dunk Law Resources - Motorcycle and scooter accident claims - Traumatic brain injury claims - Catastrophic injury claims This post is based on publicly available news reports and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice.