Albany Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash

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POSTED: Sunday, August 10, 2008 -- 10:20pm

**RELEASE FROM COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT**

At 5:29 PM, on 08/10/08, Columbia County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to County Trunk Highway Z in the Town of Otsego for the report of a vehicle crash.

Upon arrival at the scene, it was determined that a southbound motorcycle operated by a Charles Hallquist, age 53 of Albany, Wisconsin collided with a deer. Both the operator and the passenger who was identified as Joyce Hallquist, age 58, were ejected from the motorcycle.

Both subjects were transported to Columbus Community Hospital for incapacitating injuries sustained in the crash. Joyce Hallquist succumbed to her injuries at the hospital and was pronounced deceased. Charles Hallquist was transported by Medflight from Columbus Community Hospital to UW Hospital in Madison for his injuries. His condition is unknown at this time.

Alcohol and speed do not appear to be a factor.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Rio EMS, Rio Fire Department and Rio Police Department.

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Posted by: Pam Location: Arlington, WI on Aug 12, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Charlie ~ Remember that you can never be separated from your love. Because your love will leave you with beautiful memories to hold. Your love will live on forever. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Posted by: jeanne Location: deer river, minnesota on Aug 12, 2008 at 09:03 PM
charlie we are so very sorry to hear about the accident and about joyce. we pray for you and your family. praying you are healing & getting stronger. we know where joyce is..enjoying Heaven..until we see her again, God be with you charlie...& your family. jeanne at northern star

Posted by: amazed Location: dane county on Aug 12, 2008 at 04:14 PM
How heartbreaking. My condolences to all. May the family find strength and support from all their loved ones in this time of need.

Posted by: Jerry and Mindy Location: Wright, MN on Aug 12, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Robb, you and your entire family have been in our thoughts and prayers since the moment we found our about this tragedy. Please let us know if we can help in anyway. Please remember time will heal your pain and your Mom is safe and sound in heaven. We hope for a quick recovery physically for your Dad and emotionally for him and your entire Family. Stay Strong!

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 11, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Man a deer. that is no good. i got a cbr and ride it up to the eagle river area few times a month. the only fear i have is hitting a deer. rip and i wish the best to there family.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 11, 2008 at 01:10 PM
rip

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 11, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Ya know, I'm very sorry for these people loss. But who the heck in their right mind would go through something like , then go and post comments on a web site about it. People are goofy.

Posted by: Rollie & Nancy Location: Monroe on Aug 11, 2008 at 08:19 AM
We are praying for you, Charlie and know Joyce is safe and sound with Jesus. You guys were prepared and we all must remember who hold our fragile lives in His hands. He cares and keeps--we only must believe.

Posted by: Jenna Location: Madison on Aug 11, 2008 at 07:43 AM
how sad- sometimes they can do it perfectly, and bad stuff still happens. I hope she wasn't in pain in her last minutes, and I sure hope he is going to be OK physically. just heartbreaking.

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