Manitowoc, WI – A devastating motorcycle accident occurred late Saturday afternoon at the busy intersection of 10th and Washington Streets in downtown Manitowoc, leaving 35-year-old Candace McAllister with serious injuries. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, as investigators piece together the events that led to the crash and residents rally around the injured woman and her family.
According to reports from the Manitowoc Police Department, the accident took place shortly after 4:30 p.m. when McAllister, an experienced motorcyclist and local resident, was traveling eastbound on Washington Street. Witnesses stated that traffic was moderate at the time, and weather conditions were dry and clear. As McAllister approached the intersection, a sedan traveling south on 10th Street reportedly failed to yield the right of way, entering the intersection at the same time and striking the motorcycle on its left side.
The force of the collision caused McAllister to be thrown from her bike, landing several feet away on the pavement. Emergency services were dispatched immediately, and first responders arrived within minutes. Bystanders rushed to assist before paramedics arrived, many describing the scene as chaotic and harrowing.
McAllister sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured pelvis, broken ribs, and a serious concussion. She was stabilized at the scene and then transported via ambulance to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center before being transferred to a trauma unit in Green Bay for specialized treatment. At last update, she remains in serious but stable condition, with doctors monitoring her closely in the intensive care unit.
The driver of the sedan, a 52-year-old man from Two Rivers, remained at the scene and cooperated fully with authorities. He was not injured in the crash. Preliminary field sobriety tests indicate that alcohol or drugs were not a factor, though a full toxicology screen is standard procedure and still pending. No citations have been issued yet as the investigation remains ongoing.
Candace McAllister is well known in the Manitowoc community. Friends describe her as independent, spirited, and deeply passionate about motorcycles, which she has ridden for over a decade. “She’s incredibly careful on the road,” said long-time friend Alyssa Raymond. “She’s not reckless, always wears her gear, and knows the routes around here like the back of her hand.”
The intersection of 10th and Washington is one of the busiest in the city and has seen several accidents over the past few years, prompting renewed conversations about traffic control and visibility at that location. City officials have previously considered adding additional signage or adjusting signal timing, and in light of this incident, community leaders are again calling for action.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with McAllister’s medical expenses and ongoing recovery needs. Her family, who have asked for privacy during this difficult time, issued a brief statement thanking the community for their outpouring of support and prayers.
As Candace McAllister begins the long road to recovery, Manitowoc residents remain hopeful for her healing and are using this painful reminder to urge increased caution and awareness on the roads—especially where motorcycles are concerned.
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