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Motorcyclist was trying to recover from going off-road before fatal crash, sheriff reports

Motorcyclist, 64, dies in western Wisconsin crash
Motorcyclist, 64, dies in western Wisconsin crash 00:16

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. -- A motorcyclist died due to injuries suffered from a crash Saturday afternoon in Chippewa County.

The Wisconsin State Patrol and Chippewa County Sheriff's Department responded to a single-vehicle crash near Chippewa Falls around 4:57 p.m.

Responders discovered the motorcyclist was dead upon arrival. According to Wisconsin officials, the driver was a 64-year-old Chippewa Falls man. 

Police say the initial investigation suggests the motorcycle traveled off the road, attempted to recover, but was unable.

The crash is under investigation.

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