Waukesha Co. Sheriff: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 16 Saturday evening

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department confirms with FOX6 News a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Saturday evening, June 21st.

It happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Highway 16, east of County Highway JJ in the city of Pewaukee.

Waukesha County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News upon first responders' arrival to the scene, the sole occupant of the motorcycle was found to be seriously injured.

The motorcycle's operator, a 21-year-old Pewaukee man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Waukesha County Sheriff's official say their investigation indicates the motorcyclist was headed eastbound on Highway 16 when the motorcycle left the roadway.

The incident remains under investigation.