WASHBURN COUNTY, WI — A 34-year-old Shell Lake man died following a motorcycle crash Monday morning, September 14, 2026, on US 63 near Spooner, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region Spooner Post.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:15a on US 63 southbound at DVM Road in Washburn County.
According to the Wisconsin State Patrol's initial crash report, a pickup truck was stopped at DVM Road and US 63. A second pickup truck, pulling a boat, was traveling southbound on US 63 and made a right-hand turn utilizing the right-turn lane onto DVM Road.
The pickup truck that had been stopped at DVM Road and US 63 then proceeded to turn north onto US 63, where it collided with a motorcycle traveling southbound on US 63.
The motorcycle driver, a 34-year-old male from Shell Lake, was transported to Spooner Health following the crash and was pronounced deceased.
The motorcycle was a 2021 Honda CRF300.
The driver of the pickup truck involved in the collision was identified as a 43-year-old man from Sarona. He was not injured and was wearing a seatbelt, according to the State Patrol. The pickup was a 2022 Ford F250.
The State Patrol reported no alcohol use for either driver.
The motorcycle driver's name is being withheld pending notification of family.
**UPDATE: The motorcycle driver has been identified as 34-year-old Brian Thomas Carlson of Spooner. The pickup truck driver was identified as 43-year-old Derek Donald Kennen of Sarona. Carlson was pronounced deceased following the crash.
The State Patrol says enforcement action is pending investigation.
Assisting agencies included the Spooner Police Department, Washburn County Sheriff's Office, Washburn County Highway Department, and North Memorial Ambulance.
The crash remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Last Update: Sep 15, 2026 11:37 am CDT
