Maxwell J Bayer Obituary, Death; – A Racine County firefighter was killed in a motorcycle crash in Walworth County on Friday, Oct. 11. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, at about 12:28 p.m., the Walworth County Communications Center got a 911 call reporting an automobile vs. motorcycle crash on County Highway D and Townline Road, which is at the entrance of Alpine Valley.
Deputies and the East Troy Fire Department arrived on the scene and found the motorcyclist in the northwest ditch. The motorcyclist is identified as 31-year-old Maxwell J. Bayer from Franksville, Wisconsin.
Deputies attempted life-saving measures and transferred him to the care of the East Troy Fire Department. Bayer was taken to the East Troy Municipal Airport for an awaiting Flight For Life helicopter. However, life-saving measures were unsuccessful prior to the transfer. Bayer was pronounced dead at the airport.
The press release goes on to say that “all responding agencies extend our sincere condolences to the City of Racine Fire Department and the Raymond Fire Department. Maxwell Bayer proudly served the citizens of Racine County as a firefighter in both communities.”
On Facebook, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office posted a video of police and fire vehicles in a procession, honoring the late firefighter. The driver of the automobile involved in the crash is a 17-year-old male from Eagle. He was not injured and is fully cooperating with this investigation.
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the East Troy Fire Department, Flight For Life, Walworth County Medical Examiner, and Walworth County Highway Department. This case remains open and is being investigated by deputies from the Walworth County Crash Investigation Unit.
