STAR JOURNAL REPORT

UPDATE: The Oneida County Sheriff’s office has released the name of the motorcycle drive who died as a result of a collision with an automobile Saturday afternoon.

Kevin Chiapuzio, 47, of Ironwood, Mich., was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Hwy. 51 south of Co. Rd. L. The name of the person taken to the hospital has not been released.

The investigation is on going.

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One person is dead following a motorcycle versus automobile crash Saturday afternoon in the Town of Nokomis.

According to a press release from the Oneida County Sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a 911 call approximately 5:08 p.m. on Hwy 51 south of Co. Hwy. L. One person was found to be deceased an another was transported by ambulance.

Names are not being released at this time pending completion of the crash investigation and notification of family.

Hwy 51 is currently closed between Co. Hwy. L and Hwy. 8 while the crash investigation continues.