Motorcyclist Killed in Madison Crash | Madison News

A tragic motorcycle crash on Madison’s South Side claimed the life of 47-year-old Fred J. Fickenscher after a collision at Yates and East Washington Avenue around 9:15 PM. The car driver, turning into the path of the oncoming bike, failed to yield and braked instead of stopping — forcing Fickenscher to swerve and be ejected. Though wearing a helmet, he died at the scene. Authorities are now investigating whether his headlights were off, as reports suggest they weren’t. The car driver remained at the scene and is cooperating. No official cause has been determined yet — but this heartbreaking incident underscores the dangers of distracted or negligent driving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d7bab026e3728ce0