ELLENBORO TOWNSHIP, WI – On June 28, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash with injuries in the 7000 block of Airport Road, Ellenboro Township.

Deputies arrived at the scene and determined that John Imel, 64, of Polo, Illinois, was riding westbound on his 2012 Harley Davidson when the incident occurred. Heavy rainfall had created slippery road conditions and reduced visibility, causing Imel to lose control while navigating a sharp curve. To avoid a more severe accident, Imel intentionally laid the motorcycle on its side.

Melinda Imel, 64, also of Polo, Illinois, and a passenger on the motorcycle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash. She was promptly transported to Grant Regional Health Center by Lancaster EMS for treatment. John Imel was unharmed, and the motorcycle sustained minimal damage.

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was supported at the scene by Lancaster EMS and the Lancaster Fire Department.