Bayfield County motorcycle collision kills one, officers search for vehicle

Jun. 18—Law enforcement officials are looking for the driver of a black SUV after a fatal collision with a motorcyclist Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 1:10 p.m., the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office, Ashland paramedics and police responded to the scene of a motorcycle collision along U.S. Highway 2 in the township of Eileen in Bayfield County. The operator of the motorcycle, an Ashland man, was dead at the scene, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. His identification is being withheld pending family notification.

The driver of a black SUV with dark-colored rims is being sought for questioning in their involvement. The SUV is believed to have an out-of-state license plate or vanity plate similar to "EV GLOW."

If anyone has information or witnessed the event, contact the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office at 715-373-6120.