New Richmond Man in Critical Condition Following Crash

NEW RICHMOND, WI — A 60-year-old New Richmond man remains in critical condition after authorities with the Wisconsin State Patrol say he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed Saturday night.

On Sat. Sep. 23, authorities responded to a crash at County Highway O about a half-mile south of 430th Ave. in Pierce County near Ellsworth.

John Willard Cooke, 60, of New Richmond, reportedly lost control of his 2008 Honda motorcycle, and was seriously injured in the crash, which took place at about 5:30 p.m., according to authorities.

Authorities say Cooke was alone at the time of the crash, and was not wearing a helmet.

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