THORP, WI – The tight-knit community of Thorp is grieving the heartbreaking and untimely loss of Ayden Nicpon, a 19-year-old whose life was tragically cut short in a devastating two-vehicle crash on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in the Town of Delmar.
According to Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes, emergency services were dispatched around 2:00 p.m. following a report of a serious crash on County Highway H near 110th Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies and first responders discovered a harrowing scene: both vehicles involved were overturned, and one was on fire. Several occupants were trapped inside the wreckage.
Ayden Nicpon, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other occupant of the same vehicle was also trapped and sustained serious injuries. The identities and conditions of those in the second vehicle have not been released. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Ayden’s sudden passing has left his family, friends, and the greater Thorp community devastated. Just 19 years old, Ayden was remembered by those who knew him as kind-hearted, respectful, and full of potential. Friends describe him as someone who could light up a room with his smile and who always offered a helping hand to those in need.
A recent graduate of Thorp High School, Ayden was known for his strong work ethic, good-natured spirit, and involvement in school activities. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or at local events, he made a lasting impression on those around him.
In the wake of this tragedy, tributes have poured in across social media and local community pages, with classmates, teachers, and neighbors sharing their memories and expressing their sorrow. Many have offered prayers for Ayden’s family and the others impacted by the crash.
“This is a devastating loss for our town. Ayden had such a bright future ahead of him,” one community member wrote. “He was the kind of young man every parent would be proud of.”
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Nicpon family in the coming days. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this immense grief and prepare to honor Ayden’s memory.
As the investigation continues, the community holds tightly to the memory of a young life lost too soon. Ayden Nicpon will be remembered not only for who he was, but for the love and joy he brought to those fortunate enough to know him.