Privacy, Security & Refund Policy Kewaskum man killed in motorcycle crash BY ANDREW KUEHL akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com TOWN OF AUBURN-- A village of Kewaskum man was killed on Sunday, July 8 after a motorcycle crash. The 39-year-old father of four also had ties to the Beechwood area. The Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department responded around 9:39 p.m. to a sharp curve on Highway G, a half mile north of Youth Camp Road. Kewaskum Fire Department and EMS and troopers from The Wisconsin State Patrol also responded. Forest Rangers assisted with traffic. Sergeant Ryan Waldschmidt of the Sheriff’s Office stated that Michael Buchel, the operator of a motorcycle, had died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Sergeant Waldschmidt reported that evidence at the scene indicated Buchel was traveling south on Highway G and failed to negotiate a curve in the road. He traveled off the west shoulder of the road and struck several trees before coming to rest in a wooded area. Buchel was not wearing a helmet. Sergeant Waldschmidt announced alcohol appears to have been a factor in the crash that remains under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office. Pedestrian jumps from Hwy 41 bridge into traffic By Andrew Kuehl akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com TOWN OF POLK- Washington County Sheriff's Deputies were called to USH 41 near the Highway 60 bridge for a pedestrian who dispatchers say jumped from the bridge and was hit by a semi tractor/trailer from Illinois. The pedestrian is alive and was transported to Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Deputies were notified of the horrific event around 3:55 p.m. on Monday, February 19. They responded to the southbound lanes of Highway 41 and were met by Lifestar Ambulance. Flight for Life Helicopter transported the victim to Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Highway 41 near the scene of the crash was been closed for almost two hours but traffic is getting back to normal. This story will continue to be updated into the evening. UPDATE On February 28, 2007 The Washington County Sheriff's Department announced that the woman involved died from her injuries at Froedtert Memorial Hospital. The department ruled the death a suicide. © Copyright 2008 The Statesman. All Rights Reserved.