The sheriff's office reports the motorcycle rider was flown from the scene and that the interstate was closed for two hours.
Town of Theresa, WI - October 30, 2026
A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 41 in the Town of Theresa, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. The crash, which was reported on Thursday, also involved a passenger car. The rider's injuries were described as potentially life-threatening.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday; first reported Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location: Town of Theresa, Dodge County, Wisconsin
- Type of crash: Rear-end collision in which a motorcycle struck the back of a vehicle
- Vehicles involved: A 2012 black Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a 2013 blue Toyota Corolla
- Injuries / fatalities: One person seriously injured (the motorcycle driver); no fatalities reported
- Responding agencies: Dodge County Sheriff's Office and Washington County Sheriff's Office; Wisconsin State Patrol; DCERT; Flight for Life; fire and EMS crews from Lomira, Knowles and Teresa; and Fond du Lac Paramedics
- Reported by: WMTV 15 NEWS
Crash Overview
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office said the motorcycle was heading north on Interstate 41 when it struck the rear of a Toyota Corolla traveling ahead of it. The crash occurred just after 11:15 a.m. The sheriff's office said the motorcycle driver lost control and was thrown from the bike.
Emergency crews from several agencies assisted at the scene. According to the sheriff's office, a Flight for Life helicopter transported the motorcycle driver from the scene. The Toyota's driver, a 61-year-old man, did not sustain injuries.
The sheriff's office said the names of those involved are being withheld pending family notification. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is still looking into what happened.
People Involved
- Motorcycle driver: A 36-year-old man from Menasha, who was seriously injured. The sheriff's office described his injuries as potentially life-threatening.
- Toyota driver: A 61-year-old man, who was not injured.