Matthew Harshman Obituary, Death – Chippewa Falls police have confirmed that a man reported missing has been found dead following a motorcycle accident. The individual, identified as 45-year-old Matthew Harshman, was the subject of a Welfare Check Request made on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The request came from a concerned individual who reported that Harshman had not been seen or heard from since Sunday, September 29, 2024.
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, just before 12:30 p.m., officers discovered the scene of a crash in a wooded area near East Park Avenue in Chippewa Falls. The scene involved a motorcycle and the body of a deceased male, who was later identified as Harshman. He was pronounced dead at the site of the accident.
Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that speed was a contributing factor in the fatal crash, though further details are still under investigation. The discovery brings a tragic end to the search for Harshman, who had been missing for several days before being located at the accident scene.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with speeding, particularly on motorcycles, where loss of control can lead to devastating consequences.