Fatal Motorcycle Crash - Town of New Haven

On Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1:29 PM the Dunn County E-911 Center received a report of two motorcycles involved in a crash on State Rd 64 at Cty Rd Q in New Haven Township.

Dunn County Deputies and Boyceville Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to the scene.

Base on the investigation it was learned that a group of motorcycles were eastbound on State Rd 64 and the group was intending to proceed south on Cty Rd Q. While approaching Cty Rd Q, an adult male operator of one motorcycle struck the rear of the motorcycle in front of him which was operated by an adult female. Both operators were ejected from their motorcycles. There were no other occupants on each cycle. Neither operator was wearing a helmet.

The female was transported by Boyceville ambulance to Mayo-Menomonie with serious injuries.

Life saving measures were attempted with the male involved, however, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both drivers were from Minnesota.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol.

Update: The deceased male was identified as David A. Nelson age 50 from Brooklyn Center, MN

The female was identified as Carol Anne Kukacka, age 53 also from Brooklyn Center, MN

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this crash.

Storm Damage - Boyceville Area

On 8-27-18 about 6:30 PM the Dunn County Communications center received several reports of weather related damage in the Village of Boyceville . The damage is mainly concentrated to the area of the Village south of STH 170. There are numerous trees down in the area along with some power lines.

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office responded initially. Due to the widespread damage Boyceville Fire, Boyceville EMS, Boyceville Police Department, Boyceville Public Works Department and the Dunn County Hwy shops all responded to the area and remain out at this time clearing the roads and providing traffic control until Xcel energy can fix the power lines.

No injuries were reported as a result of this storm and at this point it appears there is no significant damage to any structures.

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is also responding to scattered reports of trees across the road on the east side of the county as well. The sheriff’s Office asks that you use caution while driving on less traveled roads as dark falls in case there is debris in the road that has not been reported.

Armed Suspect Shot by Deputy Following Pursuit into Eau Claire County

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office reports that today, August 7, 2018 at 1:14 PM the Dunn County Communications Center received a report of a male subject harassing a female in the town of Rock Creek, in Dunn County, WI

Dunn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area and spoke to the complainant.

At approximately the same time or a short time later, a deputy made contact with the suspect in Caryville. During that contact deputies were attempting to listen to the suspect’s side of the incident. They also identified the subject and was running his name through the state and national data base to see if the person is valid to drive and if there are any warrants on the suspect. We believe the suspect was aware of a warrant on him and abruptly left the location of the contact at a high rate of speed in his vehicle. While deputies began pursuing the vehicle, they were advised by dispatch that there is a warrant for the suspect.

Deputies pursued the suspect toward Eau Claire on STH 85 and near the county line a deputy observed the driver reach behind the seat and pull a long gun into the front seat. The deputies then backed off to wait for additional officers to assist in a stop. The suspect then turned on to a town road in Eau Claire County and the deputies followed cautiously. They ended up losing sight of the vehicle while maneuvering some corners they were not familiar with. A short time later, Eau Claire County deputies arrived in the area and attempted to locate the wanted suspect.

We later heard radio traffic indicating “shots fired”. Dunn County Deputies were not present or involved in that part of this incident. Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer was on scene and was able to provide the media with information regarding that radio traffic.