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One Killed In Marathon County Motorcycle Crash

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A motorcycle crash in eastern Marathon County killed the machine’s driver and hurt a passenger. 

The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office got a call reporting the crash just after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.  It happened on State Highway 29 east of County Road Y in the Town of Norrie. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. 

As a result of the crash the operator died and the passenger sustained serious injuries.  The crash remains under investigation.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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