Anthony Tibbitts Obituary, Death – Authorities in western Wisconsin are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred over the weekend. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office reported that the accident took place on the onramp from State Highway 35 to Interstate 94 in Hudson. The crash was first reported just before 1 p.m. on Saturday.
According to officials, a 56-year-old man from River Falls, Wisconsin, lost control of his motorcycle while navigating the onramp. He was transported to a nearby hospital via ambulance but, tragically, was pronounced dead the following day, Sunday. The motorcyclist has been identified as Anthony Tibbitts.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that Tibbitts was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, which may have contributed to the severity of his injuries.
This incident adds to the growing number of road fatalities in Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, at least 388 people have died on the state’s roads in 2024. In St. Croix County alone, there have been six traffic-related deaths this year.
Just last month, another motorcyclist, aged 41, died in a crash involving a semi-truck in Kinnickinnic, Wisconsin, underscoring the ongoing dangers for motorcyclists on the road.