Single motorcycle crash near the intersection of Highway 35 and 1050th Street Prescott, WI in Oak Grove Township

On Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at about 5:55 pm, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a single motorcycle crash near the intersection of Highway 35 and 1050th Street Prescott, WI in Oak Grove Township. 

It was determined a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by Ronald Bithell, 59 years old of Minneapolis, MN was traveling north on Highway 35.  Mr. Bithell lost control of his motorcycle and crossed the centerline and entered into the west ditch and was ejected from the motorcycle.

Deputies arrived on scene and began performing lifesaving measures with no success. Mr. Bithell was pronounced deceased on scene.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Prescott Police Department, Prescott Fire Department and Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service.

The Crash remains under investigation by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office