WASHBURN COUNTY — The Wisconsin State Patrol has released the names of those involved in a fatal motorcycle crash Monday morning on US 63 near Spooner.
NEWS RELEASE
At 8:15 AM on Monday, September 14, 2026, a crash occurred on US 63 SB at DVM Road in Washburn County near Spooner.
Assisting agencies included Spooner Police Department, Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, Washburn County Highway Department, and North Memorial Ambulance.
The crash involved 1 fatality.
The details of the crash are as follows:
A pickup truck was stopped at DVM Road and US 63 when a southbound pickup truck pulling a boat made a right-hand turn utilizing the right turn lane onto DVM Road from US 63.
The pickup truck that was stopped at DVM Road and US 63 proceeded to turn north onto US 63, colliding with a motorcycle that was traveling south on US 63. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Spooner Health because of the crash and was pronounced deceased.
Unit 1: Motorcycle (2021 Honda CRF300)
- Driver: Carlson, Brian Thomas
- 34 Year Old Male From Spooner, WI
- Injuries: Fatal
- Transported To: Spooner Health
- Seatbelt Use: No
- Alcohol Use: No
- Enforcement Action: No
Unit 2: Pickup Truck (2022 Ford F250)
- Driver: Kennen, Derek Donald
- 43 Year Old Male From Sarona, WI
- Injuries: None
- Transported To: N/A
- Seatbelt Use: Yes
- Alcohol Use: No
- Enforcement Action: Pending Investigation
Last Update: Sep 15, 2026 11:30 am CDT
