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General Category => General Banter => Topic started by: pkpk on May 01, 2012, 10:52:17 PM
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The purpose of this thread is to post local news postings on recent crashes involving motorcycles that occur in the region.
The idea is to provide insight to the cause of crashes which occur on many roads familiar to us. I must have read 5 or 6 accident reports on County O last year for example. The causes of some of these accidents sometimes defy logic (a few years back, two bikes both went into the ditch when they swerved into each other while the riders were talking.)
Please refrain from posting "Hey, check this out!" videos, exhibition riding videos and gruesome photos. Also please refrain from posting disrespectful, provocative or personal commentary about individual riders in the news postings.
The purpose is for learning about rider or vehicle errors and how the media reports the incidents. This is not for feeding our darker human needs.
Thanks.
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http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/80972/ (http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/80972/)
May 1, 2012
A Hampton, Minn., man was injured Tuesday evening when his motorcycle left the road and rolled several hundred feet, the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Bryan Aegerter, 26, was northwest bound on County Road 18 in Welch Township when he lost control going around a curve. His motorcycle went off the right side of the road, crossed the intersection of 190th Street and went into the ditch, where he and the vehicle rolled.
Aegerter suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by North Air helicopter to Regions Medical Center in St. Paul. Aegerter said he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
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i wounder if that was the guy on O we saw sunday. hmm
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http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1495236 (http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1495236)
2 Kasson residents critically injured in crash
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Posted: May 02, 2012, 5:30 pm
By Ken Hanson
The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
MANTORVILLE — Two Kasson residents were critically injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup Wednesday afternoon on Minnesota Highway 57, north of Mantorville, according to a Minnesota State Patrol report.
Michael Wendt, 48, of Kasson, was driving the motorcycle with his wife, Carol Wendt, 54, riding on it when the motorcycle collided broadside with a trailer being pulled by a pickup.
Steven Stensven, 29, of Pine Island, was crossing the two-lane highway on Dodge County Road 16 when the collision occurred. Stensven suffered no apparent injury, the report says.
Michael and Carol Wendt were taken by Mayo Clinic helicopter to Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.
The crash happened at 1:48 p.m. The report states that Michael and Carol Wendt weren't wearing helmets.
Members of the Dodge County Sheriff's Office assisted the State Patrol at the scene.
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http://www.startribune.com/local/east/150365655.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/east/150365655.html)
White Bear Lake motorcyclist critically injured in crash
Article by: JOY POWELL , Star Tribune
Updated: May 6, 2012 - 6:15 PM
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A White Bear Lake man was fighting for his life on Sunday after an SUV driver hit him and his motorcycle broadside on Highway 61 in Forest Lake, sending him flying into a pickup truck that had stopped across the highway.
Scott D. Ehrhardt, 54, was riding his Harley Davidson south on 61 when he was T-boned at the intersection of Highway 97 by a woman driving an SUV, according to the State Patrol.
Ehrhardt remained in critical condition Sunday evening at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
About 3 p.m. Saturday, Marni Patzer, 44, of Hugo, had stopped at a stop sign at the intersection, but then pulled out to head west on 97 and hit Erhardt, the patrol said.
"It was horrible," said Jason Tessier, who seconds before the accident had stopped his truck on Highway 97, on the east side, preparing to pull out and turn south onto 61.
It was raining, and the intersection where Hwy 97 crosses 61, with overlapping lanes, can be confusing, said Tessier, 36, who was driving with his neighbor as a passenger.
Across 61 from him, Patzer was on westbound 97 when she pulled out from a stop sign and continued west, crossing the southbound lane of 61 and hitting Ehrhardt, troopers and Tessier said.
The impact sent Erhardt, still on his motorcycle, about 20 or 30 feet through the air before he and the cycle crashed into Tessier's pickup, he said.
The woman whose SUV hit the motorcyclist stood at the scene, appearing to be in shock, as many bystanders gathered in the rain, concerned about the motorcyclist, Tessier said.
"At the time, we were happy that he was responding, that his feet were moving," he said.
Saturday evening, when a trooper took his statement, Tessier asked about the motorcyclist, only to learn that medical workers were trying to stop internal bleeding, he said. "Vehicles can be fixed," Tessier said. "I just hope he comes out of it in the condition that he continues living his life as normal."
The trooper had told him, Tessier said, that there was nothing that Ehrhardt could have done to avoid the accident. "Other than not being there, I don't know what he could have done," Tessier said.
Joy Powell • 651-925-5038
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Here's a good one:
http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1628524511001&odyssey=mod%7Ctvideo%7Carticle (http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1628524511001&odyssey=mod%7Ctvideo%7Carticle)
AURORA, Colo. - Police recently released unbelievable video of a car running a red light and barreling into a motorcycle - sending the rider flying through the air.
Edit: it's on the local website but not local, and a video rather than text (sorry). One interesting thing I think is at the end how they use the situation to support red light cameras...
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^ seriously, what is "good" about it?
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Yeah, I guess I was thinking of keeping this thread limited to local crashes reported by text (although I didn't specify that in the beginning.) The idea is to provide a bit of food for thought about common mistakes made on roads familiar to everyone here.
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Please keep them coming Paul. Sobering, to say the least!
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^ seriously, what is "good" about it?
I guess I'd say "a good one to remember / watch out for" in the spirit of "learning", but also the footage was surprisingly good, and it was a pretty good outcome for being t-boned. And a good advertisement for leg / foot protection...
Yeah, I guess I was thinking of keeping this thread limited to local crashes reported by text (although I didn't specify that in the beginning.) The idea is to provide a bit of food for thought about common mistakes made on roads familiar to everyone here.
You actually didn't say anything in the beginning, well, except for "Crashes Reported in the Media"... I can remove it if you'd like no problem at all.
a.s.
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No problem A.S, you can keep it here. I don't want to pass the judgement on what is acceptable and what is not, provided there is learning. I just don't want it to wind up as sort of a N.S.F.W. where people post "Hey, check this out!"
You are correct, it would have been proper to lay down some guidelines at the beginning. I'll edit my first posting.
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Aegerter suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported by North Air helicopter to Regions Medical Center in St. Paul. Aegerter said he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Just want to point out that it's easy to draw faulty conclusions from reports like this one, e.g., he was wearing a helmet, but he still suffered life-threatening injuries, therefore helmets don't really help.
1. There is a wide variety of helmets with widely varying coverage -- half helmets to three-quarter to full-face.
2. Some people wear helmets that are too big for their heads. A too-large helmet won't offer the same level of protection as a properly fitted helmet.
3. A helmet can't protect the rider against all injury. A helmet, for example, won't protect your feet and legs. Protecting your head, however, DOES make increase the odds that you'll survive a serious injury to your feet and legs.
Brent
Brent
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Another point about media coverage is the lack of perspective about the injuries sustained. A "rider was transported to Regions with serious injuries" most likely involved very damaging injuries to an appendage (hands, ankles and feet) that could potentially affect a rider for life. The fact the injury was not in the torso or head did not make it "critical" or "life-threatening" but the medical and quality of life costs are still significant.
I've made a deal about wearing gloves on occasion in the past (Why won't they wear gloves?) That is because an EMT once told me that, by far, the most injured areas of riders he picked up were the hands. But you won't see the media report "rider sustained significant injury to his/her hands".
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http://www.startribune.com/local/151515885.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/151515885.html)
Collision with deer sends motorcyclist into fatal path of 2 vehicles
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: May 15, 2012 - 7:45 AM
A collision with a deer on a central Minnesota highway sent a motorcyclist into the fatal path of two oncoming vehicles, authorities said Tuesday.
The crash with the deer happened about 9:45 p.m. Monday on Hwy. 10 near Morrison County Rd. 13, northwest of Little Falls, the State Patrol said.
The identity of the motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man from Randall, Minn., has yet to be released.
According to the patrol:
The motorcycle was heading west on Hwy. 10, when it hit a deer. The rider was thrown to the pavement and run over by a car and a minivan. He was declared dead at the scene.
One of the two drivers, Ashley A. Zimmerman, 25, of Randall, was slightly hurt.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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It's all about looking cool to motorcyclists. The guys that wear bandanas don't read the news or care.
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If you've never been spit down the road and had your bell rung while wearing a helmet the danger isn't real to you.GJ ???
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It's all about looking cool to motorcyclists. The guys that wear bandanas don't read the news or care.
That's sort of a hasty generalization Matt.
I get what you are saying but it isn't always the case.
I rode most of the day today with a bandana on leaving the helmet at home.
I did wear gloves & my jacket but just felt like not wearing the helmet.
I don't do that too often but it is nice to change it up now & then.
I wouldn't say I do it to "look cool" & I do read/watch the news as well as care about safety.
It's just a conscious decision & calculated risk I take on occasion.
I have to admit....it did feel odd & I felt a bit naked at first.
But like I said I don't do that often.
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It was a generalization you're right but pertaining to the guys that only wear a bandana ever. Everyone of them I've talked to (okay only a half dozen or so about the topic of helmets) are very confident nothing will happen to them. More than one has given me the speech of how seat belts and helmets are more dangerous than they are protective, right out of the Redneck Fact Book. Don't get me wrong I like most Rednecks...
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Everyone of them I've talked to (okay only a half dozen or so about the topic of helmets) are very confident nothing will happen to them.
Sounds like sportbike guys I talk to about riding too fast on the streets too.
Expensive gear + riding schools + a couple years of riding = I can ride THROUGH a semi-truck :D
Cruiser guys think we're idiots for riding too fast just as much as we think they are idiots for not wearing enough gear... everyone else in the cars think we're ALL idiots.
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I was actually thinking of guys on sport bikes as much as cruisers. Fools everywhere. It's dangerous, if you're single guy I understand but with a family I would immediately imagine something stupid happening and being a vegetable rest of my life or worse if I didn't wear a helmet.
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I was saying that we're ALL in denial. Me too! :D
Many out there would call us irresponsible for riding as family men... helmet or not.
The cruiser folks feel that riding slower is effective enough in mitigating risk in lieu of gear.
And...
The sportbike people feel that training/ experience and expensive gear is effective enough in mitigating risk in lieu of riding at the posted speed limits.
Who's right?
Check us out, even.... why buy a sportbike for the streets? To really experience the thrill of a good ride we all stretch the boundaries of safe riding. Don't you think? Otherwise a Burgman 400 scooter would do just fine in navigating the curves of WI at the posted speeds.
Hint: It is a common misconception that the yellow MPH signs at the curves are "recommended" speeds... :D
To truly "ride safe" we should never exceed the posted speed limits... especially in the curves.
But who do you know does that? ...all the time?
Just saying.
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Many out there would call us irresponsible for riding as family men... helmet or not.
Hint: It is a common misconception that the yellow MPH signs at the curves are "recommended" speeds... :D
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Please clarify the misconception with as direct a source as possible. I know you've been involved in some of the legal side of things and would be surprised if you were incorrect, and surprised/disappointed that i've been misconceiving for so long.
Edit: google say-ith: "advisory", unless i'm missing something. http://www.dot.state.mn.us/speed/ (http://www.dot.state.mn.us/speed/)
a.s.
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google say-ith: "advisory", unless i'm missing something. [url]http://www.dot.state.mn.us/speed/[/url] ([url]http://www.dot.state.mn.us/speed/[/url])
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Well done! And thanks for finding that!
I was told that by a few state troopers back in the day. I just assumed that they knew what they were talking about and believed them.
I guess that clarifies that.
But I DO know that a "careless driving" citation can be written at the patrolman's discretion.
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Aren't all citations, written by a LEO, at their discretion?
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Otherwise a Burgman 400 scooter would do just fine in navigating the curves of WI at the posted speeds.
Actually a Burgman would probably do better than most sportbikes on the Mindoro, and I know a rider who needs nothing more than his old Kawi Ninja 250 to shame most of us on that road. ;)
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Back on topic, keep them coming.
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Sorry Tim....I didn't mean for my comment to take it that far off topic.
It did spark some interesting conversation though & good points by Vander & Matt.
No worries BTW Matt...I know what you meant by your comment.
I was just countering it w/some humor...you did hit it on the head with the next one.
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There won't be more crashes until Friday now anyway. ;)
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Aren't all citations, written by a LEO, at their discretion?
Well sure... but some citations are easier to qualify that a violation occurred.
In the military we had a "catch all" regulation to use from the UCMJ; article 134 "Conduct Unbecoming". And civilian cops will often use "Disorderly Conduct" in the same way. In the traffic world, "Careless Driving" is often used as a "catch all".
So in the context of our discussion...
Say you were driving at the posted speed limit of 50mph on a county road. You come up on a 25mph (advisory speed) blind curve... your skill of handling a motorcycle carries you through the corner at a sustained 50mph. The police officer on the other side pulls you over and cites you for careless driving. Why? According to the officer, you traveled at an unsafe speed into an unknown situation (blind curve) but you didn't break the speed limit (as aschendel found out).
It's not a crystal clear situation, and it is based on a "what if"... but due to the confidence that the courts have in patrolman's discretion, the charges will probably stick.
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http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/152158815.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/152158815.html)
messed up
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really messed up!!!
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Unfortunately this underscores the image hit we suffer. Instead of "Motorcyclist hits child, then flees", it should have read, "Douchebag hits child....." The really bad thing here is, since the guy spoke with a Jamaican accent, he is probably on a plane back there already.
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http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/woman-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_e4c6fb18-a297-11e1-abf2-001a4bcf887a.html (http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/woman-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_e4c6fb18-a297-11e1-abf2-001a4bcf887a.html)
Woman hurt in motorcycle crash
By Tribune staff | Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:00 pm | (2) Comments
An Illinois woman was injured Saturday in a motorcycle crash in the Township of Wheatland.
Elizabeth B. Rosberg, 60, lost control of the motorcycle at 12:50 p.m., on fresh asphalt paving on Hwy. 82 and went into the ditch. She was ejected from the motorcycle, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department.
Rosberg was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries. She was wearing a helmet and full riding gear.
The crash remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department.
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Read more: http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/woman-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_e4c6fb18-a297-11e1-abf2-001a4bcf887a.html#ixzz1vSoNEWYC (http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/woman-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_e4c6fb18-a297-11e1-abf2-001a4bcf887a.html#ixzz1vSoNEWYC)
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http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/minnesota-resident-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_9abfb900-a298-11e1-9888-001a4bcf887a.html (http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/minnesota-resident-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_9abfb900-a298-11e1-9888-001a4bcf887a.html)
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Minnesota resident hurt in motorcycle crash
By Tribune staff | Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:00 pm | 1 Comment
A St. Louis Park, Minn., resident was injured Saturday in a motorcycle crash in the Township of Genoa.
Martinez Turner, 47, was driving the motorcycle at about 1:20 p.m. at the intersection of Mound Ridge and Gianoli roads and lost control, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department.
Turner was ejected from the motorcycle and was taken to a La Crosse hospital for minor injuries. Turner was wearing a helmet and full riding gear.
The crash remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department.
Read more: http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/minnesota-resident-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_9abfb900-a298-11e1-9888-001a4bcf887a.html#ixzz1vSonBCCi (http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/minnesota-resident-hurt-in-motorcycle-crash/article_9abfb900-a298-11e1-9888-001a4bcf887a.html#ixzz1vSonBCCi)
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Note that the Lacrosse Tribune reports not only the helmet status, but riding gear as well. But it makes me wonder what they report for lack of riding gear. In other words, it's a good example for others but they should go the distance and report when a rider only had a doo-rag and t-shirt.
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Unfortunately this underscores the image hit we suffer. Instead of "Motorcyclist hits child, then flees", it should have read, "Douchebag hits child....." The really bad thing here is, since the guy spoke with a Jamaican accent, he is probably on a plane back there already.
I just heard about it on fox 9 news. It was some 25yr old guy on a sportbike, speeding down a side street and hit a 4 yr old who is now in critical condition. Guys name was Ernest Jonas and he lived in St Paul and was said to be seen driving "radically" and "popping wheelies" and had been asked to slow down while in the neighborhood. So when he hit that little kid they knew who it was, just had to find him. What a sack of shit! And giving sportbike riders a bad name!
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http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=976681&s=v (http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=976681&s=v)
1 dead after motorcycle crash near Forest Lake
FOREST LAKE, Minn. - One person is dead after a motorcyclist lost control and crashed Friday night near Forest Lake.
The victim was headed northbound on State Highway 61 at 240th street just after 6:30 p.m., traveling at what the State Patrol calls a high rate of speed when he lost control of his Harley Davidson and crashed.
State Patrol spokesman Eric Roeske says the victim was not wearing a helmet. He was dead on the scene.
Roads were described as dry at the time of the crash and it appears no other vehicles were involved.
Officers from the Forest Lake and Wyoming police departments and the Washington County Sherrif's department assisted on the scene. The name of the victim has not been released.
http://www.startribune.com/local/east/152152085.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/east/152152085.html)
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Washington County
A 45-year-old man who died Friday night in a motorcycle crash in Forest Lake had alcohol in his system, the State Patrol said Saturday.
The patrol identified the victim as Scott L. Vikander.
About 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Vikander was heading north on Hwy. 61 near 240th Street N. at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown off, the patrol said. He wasn't wearing a helmet.
Forest Lake police, the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Wyoming Police Department responded to the crash.
NICOLE NORFLEET
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My mom called to check on me after this one for some reason...
http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2624302.shtml (http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2624302.shtml)
http://oakdale.patch.com/articles/accident-involving-a-motorcycle-jammed-694 (http://oakdale.patch.com/articles/accident-involving-a-motorcycle-jammed-694)
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http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2624918.shtml (http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2624918.shtml)
Eagan Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision With Semi
An Eagan motorcyclist was critically injured Saturday morning in a collision with a semi.
The State Patrol says the accident happened around 8:15 a.m. along Highway 55 at Lexington Avenue South.
The motorcyclist, 34-year-old Jeffrey Maciej, was eastbound on Highway 55 as a semi was crossing over the highway from a private parking lot. The State Patrol says the collision happened when the semi pulled out in front of the motorcycle.
Maciej, who was wearing a helmet, was in critical condition at Regions Hospital Saturday. The driver of the semi, 37-year-old Alejandro Ramos of Minneapolis, was not injured.
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Update on the reckless biker who hit the child.
http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2625656.shtml (http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2625656.shtml)
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Yesterday on my way to lunch I wondered what I missed over the weekend? Flourescent paint on the road and a cross and flowers in the ditch. Forest Lake has made the thread a couple times over the last couple weekends. My boys said they were driving by when the family was there putting up the cross and flowers. Sad stuff.
+Wade
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I'm really hoping that the purpose of this thread is not to grave dance on those that have perished...
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I'm really hoping that the purpose of this thread is not to grave dance on those that have perished...
Please refer to the first posting in the thread.
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He's just whining about my post ::)
That I am.... and the potential for more to follow.
I'm not a fan of disrespecting the dead.
Do you guys really think that's okay to do?
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It's simply passing on what is already reported in the media. I already found something interesting in the way media differs in the reporting (Lacrosse Tribune makes note of riders wearing full gear for ex.) Why would simply passing on the information be anymore disrespectful than what is already in the public domain? What are your concerns?
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What are your concerns?
Commenting on what is reported is fine. And learning from others mistakes is okay.
But crass comments like "darwin at work" is completely disrespectful. That may be a personal opinion, but broadcasting it on a forum is not cool in my book.
Sorry to pick on you Hope (perhaps you're having a bad day) but this is really a peeve of mine.
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OK, now I get your point. I will modify the first post to discourage the comments. But I am leaving it up to Ray to ultimately decide whether commentary needs to be edited out.
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I appreciate that. Thank you. :)
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It's deleted, you can all relax now
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http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x1968166702/Motorcyclist-passenger-recount-night-of-crash (http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x1968166702/Motorcyclist-passenger-recount-night-of-crash)
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May 22, 2012
Motorcyclist, passenger recount night of crash
By Dan Nienaber Free Press Staff Writer
— Missing a foot and nursing several fractures in her pelvis and back, Shauna Vanderlinde was just happy to be alive Monday as she prepared for her first round of physical therapy at a hospital in Rochester.
Vanderlinde, 26, was on the back of her boyfriend’s motorcycle just after 11 p.m. May 12 when he attempted to avoid a crash with a pickup. In a matter of seconds, she and Patrick Caddell, 44, went from traveling west on Highway 99 at about 40-45 mph to sliding across the oncoming lane of traffic and into the ditch next to the Rabbit Road intersection. They had just turned left onto the highway and were heading toward St. Peter from the gravel road that leads to Hobbers Highway 99 Bar & Grill.
She was wearing Capri pants and flip flops, something Vanderlinde admits she doesn’t usually wear when she’s riding Caddell’s powerful Suzuki Intruder 1400.
“All of a sudden this truck in front of us made a quick stop,” Vanderlinde said. “My boyfriend told me to hold on. The next thing I knew the bike was on Rabbit Road and I was in the ditch. There was skin and blood everywhere.”
The pickup was driven by 43-year-old Thomas Ziemer of Le Sueur. An initial crash report from the State Patrol said Caddell was passing Ziemer in a no-passing zone and their two vehicles collided as Ziemer turned left on to Rabbit Road.
Another State Patrol report released Monday said the left blinker light on Ziemer’s 1960 Ford pickup wasn’t working. Both Caddell and Vanderlinde said Ziemer’s brake lights weren’t working either, so Caddell didn’t realize Ziemer was slowing down to turn until it was too late to stop. Caddell said he went into the oncoming lane of traffic in an attempt to avoid a collision.
Ziemer declined to comment when he was contacted Monday.
“It was an automatic decision,” Caddell said. “I was passing because he was stopping, and I couldn’t stop behind him. The only other option was to go around him, but then he turned left.
“I tried to make it into the ditch. If I hadn’t dropped the bike, I think we would have been dead. We are very fortunate to be alive.”
Caddell said he and Vanderlinde had planned to meet several family members at Whiskey River on May 13, the day after their crash, to announce their engagement. Instead, Vanderlinde was airlifted to Rochester and Caddell spent about four days in Mankato’s hospital being treated for back and head injuries.
The St. Peter couple said they’ve gone ahead and announced their plans to marry; the announcement just didn’t go as planned. Still unable to work, Caddell is now staying at a hotel in Rochester and doing what he can to assist with Vanderlinde’s recovery.
Despite having her foot amputated and facing weeks in a back brace as she goes through physical therapy, Vanderlinde was upbeat Monday. She said she has to be because she has two children at home, a 7-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son, who need her to get well quickly.
“She’s taking it better than I ever expected,” Caddell said. “She’s taking it better than I am. She’s very strong.
“We both just want to get healthy and move on with our lives.”
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Problem # 1... blinkers are not working AND brake lights not working! this guy shouldn't have been on the road driving like that, he was just an accident waiting to happen
the left blinker light on Ziemer’s 1960 Ford pickup wasn’t working. Both Caddell and Vanderlinde said Ziemer’s brake lights weren’t working either
Problem # 2 another example of not obeying the law
Caddell was passing Ziemer in a no-passing zone and their two vehicles collided as Ziemer turned left on to Rabbit Road.
Problem # 3 speaks for itself
She was wearing Capri pants and flip flops
Despite having her foot amputated
The combination of no gear with the "law-breaking" of both parties = completely avoidable accident, very sad outcome
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When a vehicle slows to the point of making a pass compelling on a double yellow, I always make that one last check to see if they could possibly be turning into a driveway, or making an illegal u-turn. I don't think the rider here had a sense of situational awareness.
BTW, even though blinkers or brake lights were not working, I think the majority of the liability rests on the following vehicle (the rider in this case).
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BTW, even though blinkers or brake lights were not working, I think the majority of the liability rests on the following vehicle (the rider in this case).
I agree, as you pointed out he did not have situational awareness and attempted to make an illegal pass on top of that. Ultimately its up to him to maneuver safely on the road . However isn't it the law that turn signals and brake lights be working? If the rider of the motorcycle had been able to see the truck signaling his turn then he probably wouldn't have tried to make that pass. Of course it wouldn't be the first time someone turned without signaling. I also agree that once the truck started slowing down that the rider on the bike should've been more aware, that should've been a clue something was up.
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However isn't it the law that turn signals and brake lights be working?
Yes, but law and liability are two different things here. Insurance settlements look at everything black and white and a vehicle in the back is always responsible for ensuring all danger in front is managed accordingly. Even in legal terms, the law probably will come down harder on the motorcyclist for making an illegal pass and riding too close.
A few years ago I was the unfortunate participant of a fender bender when a driver lost control on ice and spun out in front of me. I had ample time to avoid hitting this person, had it not been for the same ice. Despite the "victim" having started the whole thing by losing control (accident would not have occurred otherwise), I was assigned majority blame because I am supposed to have ultimate control of the outcome. Anyway, this was my lesson that, no matter what happens in front, you will be the most liable in the back.
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When a vehicle slows to the point of making a pass compelling on a double yellow, I always make that one last check to see if they could possibly be turning into a driveway, or making an illegal u-turn. I don't think the rider here had a sense of situational awareness.
BTW, even though blinkers or brake lights were not working, I think the majority of the liability rests on the following vehicle (the rider in this case).
It was after 11 p.m, so it probably wasn't easy to judge the pickup's speed.
“It was an automatic decision,” Caddell said. “I was passing because he was stopping, and I couldn’t stop behind him. The only other option was to go around him, but then he turned left.”
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The fact he said "I couldn't stop behind him" makes me believe he was following too close. So his only option, in his mind, was to go around. But he didn't know the truck was turning because the truck driver was being irresponsible and unsafe driving at night and without signals. I still believe as well the majority of liability lies with the bike rider but that truck driver is partly to blame too. Both drivers made bad decisions and unfortunately ended up badly for the passenger.
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Without passing judgement on the incident, one thing I have noticed is an awful habit of some motorcyclists following vehicles much too close at speed. I know there are cases where it really can't be avoided, trying to minimize the amount of passing distance on a two lane road for instance or close pack at rush hour. What I am talking about is riders camped on the bumper of the vehicle in front in situations where they could easily back off some without any negative consequences. Sometimes I wonder if this isn't a target fixation, staring at the boat motor prop or a bumper sticker and then locking in that following distance for miles. Whatever the reason, it drives me nuts because there is never an easy outcome when things go wrong.
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My only comment is that it was after dark. I haven't ridden after sundown for decades. I'm old(66)but have survived 50+ yrs of riding. I believe the chances of mishap multiplies by maybe 6 times in the dark. A cool,romantic moonlight ride isn't worth the danger. Guzzi John
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My only comment is that it was after dark. I haven't ridden after sundown for decades. I'm old(66)but have survived 50+ yrs of riding. I believe the chances of mishap multiplies by maybe 6 times in the dark. A cool,romantic moonlight ride isn't worth the danger. Guzzi John
Some people don't think any motorcycle ride is worth the risk.
Pat Hahn's first book had a chapter about night riding. It consisted of four words: Don't ride at night.
I always hoped he'd realize that there are lots of things a rider can do to reduce risk at night.
Safe riding is about recognizing and reducing risk, not eliminating it.
Brent
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I never liked Pat's line about night riding either. It seems to imply a complete separation of risk, when I think it really is simply changing the type of risk. At night, you have less traffic, but more deer for ex. I've learned to just ride ssslllooooooow at night.
Night riding is actually a religious experience out in the plains, away from light pollution.
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Pat's in Oregon now, anyway... probably riding at night. ;D
I'd agree with the other assessments too.
This was kind of a perfect storm with multiple failures on both vehicle operators.
How often are you going to roll up on a truck mysteriously slowing down with no brake lights/ turn signals in a no passing lane with a passenger at night?
And let's throw in some inadequate gear too.
And the most innocent of the three participants loses a foot. Bad situation.
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Not a crash, but a media report:
Afton targeting motorcycle traffic
Afton City Council approved during its May 15 meeting to combat speed and noise, caused by motorcycles, through saturated and directed enforcement.
By: Amber Kispert-Smith, Woodbury Bulletin
Afton City Council has decided to address motorcycle speed and noise through saturated and directed enforcement. Primarily, Washington County Sheriff's Department will be set up for a four-hour period in Afton during peak motorcycle traffic.
Afton City Council has decided to take a stand against motorcyclists.
During its May 15 meeting Afton City Council discussed ways to enforce speed and noise limits in relation to motorcycles.
Motorcycles are a common problem in Afton in terms of noise and high speed, Interim City Administrator Ron Moorse said.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department presented two options to Afton City Council related to speed and noise enforcement.
The first option would be to have regular staffing through directed patrol and signage.
The second option would be a saturation effort by four deputies assigned specifically to speed enforcement for a four-hour period when motorcycle traffic is at its highest.
The city receives a portion of payment from all traffic tickets.
Since the saturation patrol would require overtime hours, the extra cost would be $960 for one day and $1,920 for two days.
Afton City Council was in favor of taking steps to solve the problem.
“It’s about time,” Council Member Bill Palmquist said. “We need to get it known that we take it seriously.”
Both Palmquist and Council Member Randy Nelson said they were favor of implementing both regular patrol and the saturated patrol.
“It’s needed,” Nelson said. “If we do it once or twice, it gets out there.
“We’ve got to slow people down – it’s money well spent.”
Council Members Joe Richter and Peg Nolz were not in support of either plan until they could see something laid out.
Additionally, Richter said he wasn’t sure how much an effect it will have.
“I don’t think it’s going to be a long term fix,” he said.
City Council approved both options on a 3-2 vote.
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Perfectly applicable and acceptable here Kevin. Not only highlights local frustrations with motorcyclists, but also highlights another shoddy bit of journalism.
"Afton City Council has decided to take a stand against motorcyclists." Geez, why doesn't the writer come right out and provide a disclaimer first, like "I don't like motorcycles, but don't let that get in the way of my objective reporting."
Anyway, Sounds to me like the city council is simply after what pisses off a large number of people, noisy bikes and fast riding on Afton and Stagecoach roads (BTW, both roads are inappropriate places to be testing your throttle, please try to keep it reasonable in these areas.)
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"Afton City Council has decided to take a stand against motorcyclists." Geez, why doesn't the writer come right out and provide a disclaimer first, like "I don't like motorcycles, but don't let that get in the way of my objective reporting."
The story seems fair and balanced to me. The writer is objectively reporting that the Afton City Council has decided to target motorcycle traffic for more aggressive enforcement.
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The lead-in grabber kills it for me. "Afton City Council has decided to take a stand against motorcyclists." There is nothing fair and balanced about a sentence like that.
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The lead-in grabber kills it for me. "Afton City Council has decided to take a stand against motorcyclists." There is nothing fair and balanced about a sentence like that.
I don't get it, Paul. Can you tell me what's unfair or unbalanced about it?
Do you dispute the facts? Does that statement unfairly malign the Afton City Council?
Do you believe it's unfair to motorcyclists?
Can you rewrite the sentence in a way that you believe is fair and balanced?
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The sentence makes it sound like an "us vs them" mentality and is putting all motorcyclists into one group. The rest of the article clarifies the problem are obnoxious pipes excessive speed. I bet a number of Afton residents own a motorcycle and perhaps even some of the city council. I don't think they want to ban bikes from their downtown or discourage casual Sunday riders from visiting the area.
Note that I never disagreed with the content of the article, just the sentence that would preload the reader to think negatively about all motorcyclists.
A rewrite is not necessary, the sentence isn't needed at all and it doesn't change the main point to exclude it completely.
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Just think of our own statements of "10 over on the straights" etc. How many of us don't slow down when passing a farmhouse especially when the barn's across the road? Any rider who says their "Hooligan" never comes out is a rarity indeed. GJ ::)
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The sentence makes it sound like an "us vs them" mentality and is putting all motorcyclists into one group.
OK. Now I think I get it. You would have preferred a lead-in sentence like "Afton Council discusses options to deal with motorcycle noise and excessive speeds."
Note that I never disagreed with the content of the article, just the sentence that would preload the reader to think negatively about all motorcyclists.
Or lead a reader to think negatively about some Afton City Council members.
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The lead-in grabber kills it for me. "Afton City Council has decided to take a stand against motorcyclists." There is nothing fair and balanced about a sentence like that.
I agree. It makes me feel as though the members of that city council dislike all motorcyclists. They have to take a stand against us? It comes off pretty biased, like everyone one of us rides through that town causing problems.
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The sentence makes it sound like an "us vs them" mentality and is putting all motorcyclists into one group.
OK. Now I think I get it. You would have preferred a lead-in sentence like "Afton Council discusses options to deal with motorcycle noise and excessive speeds."
Note that I never disagreed with the content of the article, just the sentence that would preload the reader to think negatively about all motorcyclists.
Or lead a reader to think negatively about some Afton City Council members.
Here here!! LOL...well said though. It's going to be interesting to see what they do.
If they ever repave CR 21 & Stagecoach its going to be even more interesting!!
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I'd agree with the other assessments too.
This was kind of a perfect storm with multiple failures on both vehicle operators.
How often are you going to roll up on a truck mysteriously slowing down with no brake lights/ turn signals in a no passing lane with a passenger at night?
And let's throw in some inadequate gear too.
And the most innocent of the three participants loses a foot. Bad situation.
I agree, I never really thought that he was passing in the traditional sense, more like evasive maneuvering during the pending emergency. I wonder (always do) what gear would have done for her. How much of a priority is it now? Suiting up is costly, a hassle and (most) people think I'm crazy... but yet I do it each time I ride. That's the part that kills me, the regret... regret I hope I don't have to taste for my own lack of preparation, bad decision-making or back luck.
a.s.
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OK. Now I think I get it. You would have preferred a lead-in sentence like "Afton Council discusses options to deal with motorcycle noise and excessive speeds."
You read my mind. :D
I don't understand why they just don't take that money and purchase signs warning about noise and speed. This way, the message is conveyed each time a rider rolls through town.
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They have a portable sign up on stagecoach right off hudson road....we went threw there today and they are not screwing around in afton. We saw 4 cops sitting from the start of stagecoach all the way to the 4 way stop south of afton. Had one follow us most of the way threw to see if we were gonna do something stupid.
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incident number 1210223.
Incident Number: 1210223 Incident Date/Time: 5/27/2012 7:02:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 60 MP 215 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 215 Road Condition: DRY
County: WABASHA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WABASHA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: NAPPIN, CODY J , 30 , OF OWATONNA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: VOLKMAN, DAWN R , 37 , OF OWATONNA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MC WB HWY 60 DRIVER LOST CONTROL ON CURVE, SPUNOUT, SLIDE INTO A GUARDRAIL.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 5/27/2012 8:59:41 PM
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incident number 12300440.
Incident Number: 12300440 Incident Date/Time: 5/26/2012 7:21:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 30 EAST OF CURRIE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 50 Road Condition: DRY
County: MURRAY Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MURRAY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: ILLG, MARLOWE R , 70 , OF LAKEVILLE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1983 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE RAN OFF ROADWAY RIGHT, HIT A POST AND ROLLED.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 5/26/2012 9:29:00 PM
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incident number 12102197.
Incident Number: 12102197 Incident Date/Time: 5/26/2012 10:12:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: SB STRAIGHT RIVER REST AREA Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 35 Road Condition: DRY
County: STEELE Number of Lanes: 1
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: LEVIN, RICHARD J , 50 , OF BEVERLY HILLS CA , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Person 2: DOERING, KIMBERLY D , 47 , OF CULVER CITY CA , PASSENGER OF VEH null , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE IN REST AREA LOST CONTROL AND TIPPED OVER
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 5/26/2012 11:24:00 AM
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incident number 012200503.
Incident Number: 012200503 Incident Date/Time: 5/28/2012 4:10:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 60 Road Type: TYPE UNKNOWN
Milepost: 127 Road Condition: DRY
County: LE SUEUR Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
LE SUEUR COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
WASECA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Mon May 28 21:00:00 CDT 2012
Vehicle 1:
1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD START
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE LOST CONTROL AND WENT IN THE DITCH
Information Complete: INFORMATION IS NOT COMPLETE
Last Updated: 5/28/2012 6:26:00 PM
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Post 76 "MOTORCYCLE IN REST AREA LOST CONTROL AND TIPPED OVER"
My guess would be fatigue. If that is the case, they should have stopped earlier and stretched their legs.
Sounds like a strange incident, and mine is just a guess. Could have been that someone or a kid or dog darted in front of the bike and spooked the rider.
I read these in the hopes that I can think of what I would do in that situation as a rider to avoid the crash. Of course, sometimes, stuff just happens.
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Note the time.
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incident number 12270931.
Incident Number: 12270931 Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 12:12:00 AM
MSP District: 2700 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2700 - (218) 723-4888
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: NB 23 HWY MP329 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 329 Road Condition: DRY
County: CARLTON Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CARLTON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: STAFFORD, WALTER A , 64 , OF KERRICK MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD STRT
IncidentDescription: DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE RAN OFF ROAD, LOST CONTROL AND WAS EJECTED.
Information Complete: INFORMATION IS NOT COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/2/2012 4:43:00 AM
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8 riders involved with this one.
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incident number 12200521.
Incident Number: 12200521 Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 8
Number of Vehicles: 4
Location: SB 169 ENTRANCE RAMP FROM HWY 14 WB Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: BLUE EARTH Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BLUE EARTH COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HENKE, ETHAN R , 22 , OF GAYLORD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: LATZKE, BROOK L , 21 , OF EAGAN MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 3: KLOECKL, SAMUEL J , 22 , OF GAYLORD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Person 4: LAXEN, SARAH E , 20 , OF CHASKA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 5: MESSNER, LANCE D , 21 , OF GAYLORD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 6: MEYER, MEGAN M , 21 , OF GAYLORD MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Person 7: ROSE, JOHNATHAN C , 22 , OF GAYLORD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 4 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 8: (NAME UNDISCLOSED) , 21 , OF ARLINGTON MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 4 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 2:
2006 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 3:
2001 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 4:
6 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: 4 BIKES 8 PEOPLE TRAVELING WB HWY 14 ENTRANCE RAMP TO HWY 169 SB. TRAFFIC SLOWING AT BOTTOM OF THE RAMP. ALL 4 DRIVERS LOST CONTROL AND TIPPED BIKES OVER ATTEMPTING TO AVOID COLLISION.
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Last Updated: 6/2/2012 5:11:54 PM
Individual Records
Listed below are the individual records that match the criteria you specified.
*Estimated age used only when true age is unknown.
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V1P1 Age: 22
Full Name: HENKE, ETHAN R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: GAYLORD , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V1P2 Age: 21
Full Name: LATZKE, BROOK L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: EAGAN , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: UNKNOWN Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V2P1 Age: 22
Full Name: KLOECKL, SAMUEL J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MCHS , MANKATO MN
Residence: GAYLORD , MN , USA Physical Condition: TREATED AND RELEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V2P2 Age: 20
Full Name: LAXEN, SARAH E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: CHASKA , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: UNKNOWN Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V3P1 Age: 21
Full Name: MESSNER, LANCE D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V3 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: GAYLORD , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V3P2 Age: 21
Full Name: MEYER, MEGAN M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V3 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: MCHS- MANKATO , MANKATO, MN
Residence: GAYLORD , MN , USA Physical Condition: TREATED AND RELEASED
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: UNKNOWN Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V4P1 Age: 22
Full Name: ROSE, JOHNATHAN C Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V4 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: GAYLORD , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
Case Number: 12200521 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2012 1:19:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200521V4P2 Age: 21
Full Name: (NAME UNDISCLOSED) Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200521V4 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: MCHS- MANKATO , MANKATO, MN
Residence: ARLINGTON , MN , USA Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: UNKNOWN Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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4 BIKES 8 PEOPLE TRAVELING WB HWY 14 ENTRANCE RAMP TO HWY 169 SB. TRAFFIC SLOWING AT BOTTOM OF THE RAMP. ALL 4 DRIVERS LOST CONTROL AND TIPPED BIKES OVER ATTEMPTING TO AVOID COLLISION.
what 4 bikes ?? all laid it down avoiding slowing traffic ?? wow, ...
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No way. They had to lay it down instead of using the brakes. Now here is something to talk about. I had to lay it down.
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Brakes and avoidance work. Deliberately putting the bike on its side is stupid.
Of course, IMO.
At least most were not seriously hurt, but it is really sad there is a serious injury.
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The mix of sportbikes and cruisers make me wonder if the cruisers were slowing at the ramp while the sportbikes were speeding up. Although there isn't information to say if there was contact.
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All available information for
incident number 12102342.
Incident Number: 12102342 Incident Date/Time: 6/3/2012 12:06:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 61 SOUTHBOUND AT I-90 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 9 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WINONA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: FRISCH, ALLEN L , 57 , OF ST CHARLES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE #1 WAS SOUTH BOUND ON HWY 61 JUST NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH I-90. VEHICLE #1 STRUCK A DEER AND LEFT THE ROADWAY. TRI STATE AMBULANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/3/2012 1:52:17 AM
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Note that I updated the report of the four bikes "tipped over" on the entrance ramp. None of the 8 riders were wearing a helmet. The girl in critical condition was a passenger.
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The mix of sportbikes and cruisers make me wonder if the cruisers were slowing at the ramp while the sportbikes were speeding up. Although there isn't information to say if there was contact.
I'm not seeing where the report mentions what types of bikes were involved.
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Beedawgy, look again at the text I posted. They are listed.
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incident number 12800728.
Incident Number: 12800728 Incident Date/Time: 6/3/2012 9:03:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 1 MILE WEST OF IRONTON Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 135 Road Condition: DRY
County: CROW WING Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CROW WING COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MCCARTAN, THOMAS R , 45 , OF ST.PAUL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2002 HONDA ROADSTRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS WB ON HWY 210 AND RAN OFF ROADWAY
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/3/2012 11:20:07 PM
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Beedawgy, look again at the text I posted. They are listed.
I figured I was missing it, which is why I wrote "I'm not seeing where the report mentions what types of bikes were involved." I hoped you'd point it out to me.
A "2001 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE" could be a sportbike, a cruiser, a scooter, or a dual sport.
A "2006 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE" could be a sportbike, a cruiser, a scooter, or a dual sport.
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You forgot SUMOs, Brent.... ;D
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LOL, well you got me there Brent. My assumption that anyone in SW MN would be either riding an HD or Victory and would not be caught dead riding an imported cruiser.
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I'd like a media report on what happened down in West Albany, MN (google map (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.304632,-92.264309&hl=en&sll=44.301247,-92.229795&sspn=0.061304,0.127459&t=m&z=17)) late Saturday night. I was riding back from Hammond / Millville maybe about midnight or so and (right after I thought I was going to get u-turned on and profiled) got passed by a cop, 2(!) ambulances, and a cop truck all lit up like Christmas. i followed them for a few miles to what looked like a campground or maybe a bar or something. it was quite aways off the main road so i didn't want to wander past, but it sure looked interesting.
a.s.
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You forgot SUMOs, Brent.... ;D
I didn't forget 'em. I left them off the list because they're not real motorcycles!
:firevil:
Totally in jest, as I'm sure you know.
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You forgot SUMOs, Brent.... ;D
I didn't forget 'em. I left them off the list because they're not real motorcycles!
:firevil:
Totally in jest, as I'm sure you know.
I hate you....
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4 BIKES 8 PEOPLE TRAVELING WB HWY 14 ENTRANCE RAMP TO HWY 169 SB. TRAFFIC SLOWING AT BOTTOM OF THE RAMP. ALL 4 DRIVERS LOST CONTROL AND TIPPED BIKES OVER ATTEMPTING TO AVOID COLLISION.
what 4 bikes ?? all laid it down avoiding slowing traffic ?? wow, ...
No kidding! All four of them had no other choice but to lay the bikes down? Something is very wrong with that picture. Without knowing what actually happened I'm guessing that thier first mistake was they were all following way to close.
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I know this ramp pretty well. It on my most common route home from Wisconsin. I usually get stoked for it because by the time I get to Mankato, I've ridden almost 100 miles without a curve of more than about 10 degrees, and it bums me out when someone jumps in front of me at the last second. :(
Anyway, it's a downhill, decreasing radius ramp. The decreasing radius curve combined with the fact that some people don't seem to be able to see the oncoming traffic until they're about to merge (even though you're facing the southbound 169 traffic about 1/4 of the way down the ramp) means that most people slow down at the end of the ramp. It's easy to imagine someone panicking and braking too hard. Most people probably don't practice braking while leaned over and going downhill with a passenger.
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it's a downhill, decreasing radius ramp. The decreasing radius curve combined with the fact that some people don't seem to be able to see the oncoming traffic until they're about to merge
So it's downhill, decreasing radius and difficult to see the exit (if I'm understanding you correctly). Wouldn't that be good enough reason enough to slow down and keep your distance from someone in front of you?
BTW I'm not trying to criticize, I wish more information was provided about these accidents. It is interesting to read these "stories" and try to piece together what might have happened and how it might have been avoided. It's always less painful to learn from others mistakes.
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It's only difficult to see the exit from the entrance because you have to turn your head. ;)
This is a right-hand, 270-degree cloverleaf. Downhill, decreasing radius. No good reason to look to the exit until you're halfway through the turn. The point I tried to make is that shortly after you enter the ramp, you are looking north, toward the traffic that you will be merging with. It shouldn't be hard for people to look ahead and find a spot to merge into, but it is. There might have a person braking hard at the bottom of the ramp and an accordion-like reaction back to the riders.
And who practices hard braking while leaned over, anyway? Probably not everyone. It was part of the old ERC, but in the current one, it's "Straighten, then brake."
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http://www.startribune.com/local/157016925.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/157016925.html)
Driver accused of passing at 95 mph, killing 2 on motorcycle in Sherburne Co.
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: June 4, 2012 - 2:38 PM
A 19-year-old motorist was accused Monday of passing on a Sherburne County highway at nearly 100 miles per hour when he hit and killed two people on a motorcycle heading in the other direction, authorities said.
Cody Moen, of Monticello, Minn., was arrested on suspicion of driving his car in a "grossly negligent manner," according Sheriff's Capt. Scott Fildes.
Fildes said that Moen will be charged Tuesday and arraigned in District Court in connection with the crash on the afternoon of April 18 on County Road 17, just south of Hwy. 10, in Big Lake Township.
Killed were motorcyclist Brien Wickham, 31, of Big Lake, Minn., and passenger Jacquelyn Lee, 26, of Ramsey.
According to Fildes:
Moen was heading north on Hwy. 17 at 95 miles per hour, when he went onto the right shoulder to pass a vehicle ahead of him. He lost control and entered the southbound lanes, where he collided with the motorcycle.
At the spot where Moen was passing, the highway was one lane in each direction. At the point of impact, it was a four-lane highway.
Wickham died at the scene, while Lee died later after being airlifted to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.
Moen was treated at a hospital for injuries at the time and released.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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Minneota Township crash results in fatality
JACKSON — Michelle Engelkes, 38, of Sheldon, Iowa, died Monday in a Sioux Falls, S.D. hospital after being injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday night east of Little Spirit Lake in Minneota Township.According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a report of a one-vehicle motorcycle crash came into dispatch shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday regarding a crash on Jackson County 4 near 480th Street.
Brian Engelkes and his wife Michelle were westbound when their 2011 Harley Davidson entered the north ditch and struck a driveway embankment.
Both husband and wife were ejected from the motorcycle, and neither were wearing helmets.
Both were taken to Lakes Regional Hospital in Spirit Lake, Iowa, via ambulance and were later air-lifted to Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls.
Michelle died from her injuries Monday, and 35-year-old Brian was still listed in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by Lakefield Fire and Ambulance and Lakes Regional Hospital Ambulance.
The incident remains under investigation.
http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/57539/ (http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/57539/)
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Man involved in motorcycle crash succumbs to injuries
JACKSON — A motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday has claimed a second victim. Brian Engelkes, 35, of Sheldon, Iowa, died Wednesday, two days after his wife, Michelle, succumbed to her injuries.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a report of a one-vehicle motorcycle accident came into dispatch shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday. The crash happened on Jackson County 4 near 480th Street, east of Little Spirit Lake in Minneota Township. Brian and his wife, 38-year-old Michelle Engelkes, were westbound when their 2011 Harley Davidson entered the north ditch and struck a driveway embankment. Both husband and wife were ejected from the motorcycle. Neither one was wearing a helmet.
Both were taken to Lakes Regional Hospital in Spirit Lake, Iowa, via ambulance and were later airlifted to Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. Michelle died Monday at the hospital, while Brian was still listed in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon. He died Wednesday morning.
A joint visitation for the couple will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service. Their service notices can be found on A2.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by Lakefield Fire and Ambulance and Lakes Regional Hospital Ambulance. The incident remains under investigation.
http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/57567/publisher_ID/24/ (http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/57567/publisher_ID/24/)
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Charges: Duel by 2 speeding cars led to Sherburne County crash killing 2 on motorcycle
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: June 5, 2012 - 6:35 PM
Having just been passed by a sporty black car on a Sherburne County road, Cody Moen revved his car's engine even higher, closed in tightly on the other vehicle and then zipped onto the gravel shoulder.
But the high-speed attempt to regain the lead turned tragic, according to charges filed Tuesday, and Moen's car spun off of the gravel along County Road 17 in Big Lake Township, crossed the northbound lanes, a median and into the path of a motorcycle heading south.
The bike hit Moen's car on that clear mid-April afternoon this year, killing motorcyclist Brien Wickham, 31, of Big Lake, and passenger Jacquelyn Lee, 26, of Ramsey.
Moen, 19, of Big Lake, was charged Tuesday in District Court with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide or operation and remains jailed.
His driving record includes tickets in the past two years in Minnesota for careless driving, speeding and reckless driving with a willful or wanton disregard for safety. He was on probation from the reckless driving conviction at the time of the deadly crash.
Based on interviews with several witnesses and a county crash reconstruction investigator, the Sheriff's Office said in the criminal complaint:
A Cadillac heading north on County Road 17 at 60 miles per hour was passed by a 30-year-old man driving a black sports car. Moen, driving a maroon Dodge Intrepid and following the sports car "at a close distance," also passed the Cadillac.
The pair repeated the same maneuver in the 55 mph zone, this time at a speed the second slower motorist estimated at up to 90 mph.
Moments later, Moen tried to overtake the black sports car at 95 mph, veered from the shoulder, across the northbound lanes and through the grassy median. Now in the southbound lanes, Moen was struck by the southbound motorcycle.
The Cadillac driver stopped and noted that Moen was "freaking out" near the wreckage.
Wickham died at the scene, while Lee died later after being airlifted to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Moen was treated at a hospital for injuries at the time and released.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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St. Paul motorcyclist admits striking 4-year-old boy
Article by: Associated Press
Updated: June 5, 2012 - 6:27 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A 25-year-old St. Paul man has admitted striking a 4-year-old boy on his motorcycle in a hit-and-run last month.
WCCO-AM (http://cbsloc.al/Lxd1bm (http://cbsloc.al/Lxd1bm)) reports Ernest Jonas pleaded guilty Tuesday in Ramsey County to two counts of criminal vehicular operation.
Police say Tyrell Baymon was critically injured when Jonas hit him on May 19. Baymon was holding his mother's hand as the family was heading to Como Park to celebrate his birthday.
The boy's skull was fractured, leaving him unconscious in a hospital bed. He is now awake and listed in fair condition.
Sentencing for Jonas is set for Aug. 6.
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This thread is depressing. How about the two bikers that got arrested on Sundays ride in the EdenPrairie/Edina on the SSB ride?
(http://i48.tinypic.com/10cj3es.jpg)
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Is that dude actually being handcuffed?? What boneheaded thing did he do to draw that sort of attention?
Yes, crashes and injuries or fatals are depressing. Try not to be one of them.
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How about the two bikers that got arrested on Sundays ride in the EdenPrairie/Edina on the SSB ride?
What's the SSB ride?
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Simply Sport Bikes / MNSBR kick off ride. honestly I wish I could have ridden along. judge me if you must. :P
here's is the police scanner audio of part of it. totally worth the listen. also, the two were doing wheelies near the back (i believe) of their part of the group.
http://soundcloud.com/mnpoliceclipsonfacebook/mn-state-patrol-pursuit-with (http://soundcloud.com/mnpoliceclipsonfacebook/mn-state-patrol-pursuit-with)
a.s.
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I suspect they had "issues" with the cops after they were pulled over or possibly they had some outstanding warrants or something.
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They were doing wheelies which caught the cops attention. The reason they were treated like this is they refused to pull over. Listen to the audio, the cops had been following them with lights and sirens on, the riders even acknowledged the cops but kept going even increasing speed. I think that's when things really started going downhill. And we still don't know if they had warrants or something else to make matters worse.
Besides this pullover there were multiple accidents on that ride. A couple bikes collided when one rear-ended another aomewhere around 212. And apparently some girl on a cruiser went down. It was stated that she appeared to be riding outside her ability.
Then there was this one.... the guy's helmet flew off his head even, I don't know how he is doing but here's a video from another forum of the scene.
Kick off ride crash site (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtb2hUyVQdw#ws)
There has been a lot of threads and discussions all over the oher forums and FB about this ride. I wasn't there but I'm hearing the same things over and over by many riders. The group was large and they had problems keeping everyone together on busy roads (go figure) and someone posted who was in the back that riders were going 120-130mph to keep up with the group at some points (he said he even was up to 160 at one point himself). The group kept getting seperated due to traffic and sounds like a fair amount of riders just left the ride due to being seperated and not wanting to ride like idiots to keep up. I'm sure there were some positives as well but that's not what everyone wants to talk about. Anyways, that's the word on the streets, or well the internet :)
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Thanks. I found some of those forums you speak. Sounds like a scary sort of event to me, but I am only getting points of view from people who are complaining about it. It sounds like this is sort of a mass group ride, am I wrong?
I'm curious if Simply Sport Bikes could be sued from promoting something like this. If I'm the owner of SSB, I would promote a Slimey Crud type event where there is a start point and and end point and riders are on their own in between.
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Please get rid of this SSB nonsense from this thread
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I'm not against discussing the merits or downfalls of highly visible (to public) events that create inevitable incidents (discussion on various websites is still "reported in media").
Maybe it raises awareness to participating in events that lead to problems. Maybe there are qualities to this type of event, and some simple changes could make it work right (and those in charge might be reading this forum.)
I don't want it to degrade into a pissing match involving various groups of riders though.
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Please get rid of this SSB nonsense from this thread
There were a few riders who went down on this ride. Is this not a crash thread? I think the reason it's been discussed so much is the organization of the ride and did it contribute to people going down. People were riding outside thier abilities to keep up. Of course that's the individual's fault, not SSB, but it's bringing a lot of nagative attention to them now.
Also like pkpk said, this could be a learning experience about large group rides. I could make a list of problems with quotes from people who went on the ride. If I were SSB I would certainly be paying attention to what's been stated so next time it can be a more positive outcome. I'm not trying to "smear" anyone's image. This doesn't make me like them anymore or anyless, just simply something to learn from.
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http://www.startribune.com/local/157489335.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/157489335.html)
An unusually deadly year so far for motorcycle riders
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: June 6, 2012 - 10:48 AM
An unusually high number of motorcycle deaths on Minnesota roads so far this year has authorities cautioning riders and others who drive that they need to share the road.
There have been 13 deaths of motorcycle riders so far this year in the state, the Department of Public Safety said Wednesday. That compares to five at this time in 2011.
Seven of the 13 this year came in May, the department said.
"Nearly half of all motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle," said Bill Shaffer, program coordinator for the department's motorcycle safety center. "The most common factors attributed to other drivers are inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way."
This week, the safety center is initiating a campaign to encourage motorists to look twice for motorcyclists, featuring a new TV spot, which dramatically illustrates the life-threatening consequences that can occur when drivers are unaware of motorcyclists.
The campaign also revives the iconic bumper sticker "Start Seeing Motorcyclists" -- developed by the safety center in 1985 -- which will run on the sides of buses and on billboards in the Twin Cities area, Duluth and Rochester.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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This one just came in and clearly isn't complete.
All available information for
incident number 12403774.
Incident Number: 12403774 Incident Date/Time: 6/6/2012 9:27:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: EB 694 I AT LABORE RD Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: NOT RECORDED
County: RAMSEY Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MEALEY, JAMES C , 61 , OF WHITE BEAR LAKE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: Info Release Date and Time: Thu Jun 7 12:00:00 CDT 2012
Vehicle 1:
2001 KAWK SPORT BIKE
Vehicle 2:
2004 GMC ENVOY
IncidentDescription: DESCRIPTION NOT RECORDED
Information Complete: INFORMATION IS NOT COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/6/2012 10:11:06 PM
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This is the incomplete one above:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/06/07/news/motorcyclist-killed/ (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/06/07/news/motorcyclist-killed/)
Motorcyclist struck by SUV on I-694 dies
by Tim Nelson, Minnesota Public Radio
June 7, 2012
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An accident in Vadnais Heights killed a motorcyclist overnight, adding to what state authorities say is a spike in the death toll among riders this year.
The Minnesota State Patrol says that a rider on a Kawasaki sport bike was headed east on Interstate 694 near Labore Road when the motorcycle hit a piece of tire tread on the freeway. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and then hit by an SUV, killing the rider.
The rider hasn't been identified, pending notification of next of kin.
The accident marks the 14th motorcyclist death on Minnesota roads in 2012. State officials said Wednesday that number compares to just five fatalities last year. They attribute the spike this year in part to a warm winter that had riders out on the road in March -- and in early fatal accidents.
The Department of Public Safety is urging drivers to seek more training and for other motorists to keep a watchful eye out for motorcycles.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – An SUV struck and killed a motorcyclist Wednesday night in Ramsey County after the motorcyclist hit debris and was launched from the bike, authorities said.
State Patrol records show the incident happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 694 near the intersection of Labore Road.
The incident involved a GMC Envoy and a sport bike.
A 61-year-old White Bear Lake man was driving the Envoy; he suffered no apparent injuries. No details are available on the motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist was heading east on Interstate 694 when the bike struck a tire retread in the road, the State Patrol said. The rider was launched from the bike and then struck by the Envoy. The victim has not been named, but authorities say it’s a 22-year-old woman from White Bear Lake. Authorities said she was not wearing a helmet.
The State Patrol and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office are investigating. More details will be released Thursday.
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Hitting a retread on a congested highway is one of my bigger fears. I wish retreading was outlawed but I know there are fiscal reasons for the practice. I wonder why they seem to come apart often as you can usually find one every mile on 494 (or it seems.)
Anyone here know anything about retread tires and how the law applies?
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This is interesting to me.
I wonder how big of a retread or what position it would need to be in in order to knock you down... I worry about them being kicked up / thrown off (Mythbusters proved it could decapitate) but the BRC / ERC shows (or at least used to) that you can ride over pretty large items successfully. If it was laying flat it'd be only an inch high, of course if it was on it's side in a "C" or whatever it'd be much taller but presumably would tip over as you hit it. All of that assuming it was on a straight section of road and there weren't other factors in place (braking, turning, etc.).
a.s.
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This is interesting to me.
I wonder how big of a retread or what position it would need to be in in order to knock you down... I worry about them being kicked up / thrown off (Mythbusters proved it could decapitate) but the BRC / ERC shows (or at least used to) that you can ride over pretty large items successfully. If it was laying flat it'd be only an inch high, of course if it was on it's side in a "C" or whatever it'd be much taller but presumably would tip over as you hit it. All of that assuming it was on a straight section of road and there weren't other factors in place (braking, turning, etc.).
a.s.
This is only speculation on my part, but my guess would be that she tried to take evasive action (ie: hard braking, swerving) upon seeing the object in the road and that is likely what caused her to crash. Had she had on protective gear (ie: helmet), the likely would have saved her life (until the SUV hit her) Bad way to go out IMHO. thoughts and prayers to family and friends of the victim.
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I should clarify that I am most leery of them being kicked up in heavy traffic or the tire getting punctured by the metal that could have migrated out of the retread after being run over dozens of times. I agree that a retread laying flat should be manageable (although at speed, it still might cause a headshake). I wouldn't want to hit a curled one though.
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I try not to hang out too long behind, or beside tractor trailers, bike, or car. I dont ever want to experience them blowing a tire while Im right next to them.
Generally, when they have a very low tire, the tire gets excessively hot, and the recap can delaminate.
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Another after dark right?GJ :(
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Mom distraught - daughter wouldn't wear a helmet.
http://www.startribune.com/local/north/157789085.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/north/157789085.html)
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Mom distraught - daughter wouldn't wear a helmet.
[url]http://www.startribune.com/local/north/157789085.html[/url] ([url]http://www.startribune.com/local/north/157789085.html[/url])
From the referenced Strib article;
The Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau said that its industry saves U.S. truckers about $3 billion annually in tire purchasing costs.
The bureau's managing director, David Stevens, said last fall that numerous government studies have determined that tire debris can be blamed no more on retreaded tires than on new ones.
This implies that new regular tires come apart just as often as retreads. Is this true? The only new tires I've ever heard of that delaminated were the Firestone(?) tires on the Ford Explorer about 10 years ago. I've always assumed that the tire treads I see on the road are from retreads.
Dale B
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This implies that new regular tires come apart just as often as retreads. Is this true? The only new tires I've ever heard of that delaminated were the Firestone(?) tires on the Ford Explorer about 10 years ago. I've always assumed that the tire treads I see on the road are from retreads.
Dale B
I've wondered the same thing. I suspect these studies were strictly lab environment where tires were put through rigorous testing under optimal conditions (properly inflated tires.) I have a hard time believing under-inflated retreads are no worse for falling apart than a factory tire under real world application.
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This is only speculation on my part, but my guess would be that she tried to take evasive action (ie: hard braking, swerving) upon seeing the object in the road and that is likely what caused her to crash. Had she had on protective gear (ie: helmet), the likely would have saved her life (until the SUV hit her) Bad way to go out IMHO. thoughts and prayers to family and friends of the victim.
I speculate that your speculation is true, Denyse. It doesn't seem very likely to me that a piece of tread could cause a motorcycle to crash unless the bike was leaned over in a turn. I suppose it could flip up and get jammed between the tire and fender, or something else, but your speculation seems more likely to me. Really sad.
250 Ninja. Kawi green.
Brent
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freedom's a big responsibility... extremely sad, no question about it, and you guys may be "the choir", perhaps, but it's not the government's job to make us make good personal decisions. it irks me when tragedies are twisted for ill-gotten gains. it sounds as though a helmet wasn't all she chose to do without, surviving a fall like that with effectively no gear (speculation base on the flip-flops in use) would have been awful too.
here's the mythbuster's thing:
Mythbusters dianamometer of death (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvcwCCWkhBI#)
furthermore, if the speculation (squared) above holds true and the debris wasn't the primary cause of the fall, but rather the loss of control due to operator inputs, safety gear may have been a good Plan B, but training and experience would have been a great Plan A. easy to say, harder to do, for sure.
a.s.
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I feel very bad for the mother as she clearly tried to work hard at getting her daughter to wear gear.
However it bothers me that she seems to rationalize this as a simple, "If she only wore her helmet.....". The updated police report made it clear the SUV struck her daughter and at speed, a helmet is probably not going to make a difference if there is massive trauma. Her sister was interviewed by Fox@9 and it came out that she only had her license for 3 months. I'm sure that factored into this.
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I have a hard time believing under-inflated retreads are no worse for falling apart than a factory tire under real world application.
I don't have any good reason to believe retreads fall apart any more often than conventional tires when run underinflated.
"The worn tread is buffed away and a new tread bonded to the tire body in a process very similar to the manufacture of a new tire. There are different processing techniques, but the ultimate objective is always the same - affixing a new tread through the application of heat, time and pressure.
"All commercial airlines, as well as military jet aircraft, use retreaded tires. In fact, nearly 80 percent of all aircraft tires now in service in the United States are retreads. More than 100,000 aircraft retreads are used annually with an average of 270 takeoffs and landings per tread life."
Now, that is from TRIB, the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau (http://www.retread.org/?page=AboutRetreading (http://www.retread.org/?page=AboutRetreading)), so I'm sure they're putting their best spin on it, but they do use heat to bond the tread to the carcass just as they do in new tire manufacturing.
"Following the inspection and buffing process tires undergoing the hot cure (mold cure) process are covered with uncured rubber and then cured in a mould similar to that used to manufacture new tires. In the cold cure (precure) process a pre-cured tread strip or tread ring is applied to the casing, which is then placed in a rubber envelope under a vacuum and cured in a large heating chamber or autoclave." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retread (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retread)
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So the next question is.....is half of those shards laying in the road actually factory tires that somehow delaminated? (Not meant to be rhetorical, I just want to know if a factory tire also delaminates the same way.) Were my assumptions all wrong all these years?
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I feel very bad for the mother as she clearly tried to work hard at getting her daughter to wear gear.
However it bothers me that she seems to rationalize this as a simple, "If she only wore her helmet.....". The updated police report made it clear the SUV struck her daughter and at speed, a helmet is probably not going to make a difference if there is massive trauma.
A helmet might have tilted the odds in her favor.
One of the more interesting ideas I learned from Motorcyclist's "Blowing the Lid Off" article a few years ago was the idea that the effect of multiple injuries can be greater than the sum the individual effects of the injuries. A head injury is more likely to kill you when you have a bunch of other injuries than it would be without any other injuries. Maybe I'm extrapolating too far when I say that you're more likely to survive other injuries when you don't already have a traumatic head injury, or maybe I'm not.
"The likelihood of dying from a head injury goes up dramatically if you have other major injuries as well. It also goes up with age. Which means that a nice, easy AIS 3 head injury, which might be perfectly survivable on its own, can be the injury that kills you if you already have other major injuries. Which, as it happens, you are very likely to have in a serious motorcycle crash." -Motorcyclist magazine, June 2005
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So the next question is.....is half of those shards laying in the road actually factory tires that somehow delaminated?
I don't know. I guess most of us have just always assumed that every tire gator out there had to be from a retread. Where's the evidence? How do we know that new tires don't lose tread the same way and with the same frequency as retreads? I'm guessing we don't. It just seemed obvious, so we never questioned it.
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Check out the two videos on how they make a retread vs. a new tire. Similar processes, but which tire would you trust? I'm going with the new tire, after seeing how they repair a carcass to do a retread, I'm not sure they should be allowed anymore.
How It's Made Remolded tires (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc8SoPUAtxM#)
MICHELIN TIRE / How a tire is made (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K474RYse9P8#)
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Strib article was updated this morning with more of a political slant.
http://www.startribune.com/local/east/157789085.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/east/157789085.html)
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A helmet might have tilted the odds in her favor.
One of the more interesting ideas I learned from Motorcyclist's "Blowing the Lid Off" article a few years ago was the idea that the effect of multiple injuries can be greater than the sum the individual effects of the injuries.
I can't disagree with that generalization. I'm really addressing this specific situation. Being dark out and with limited vision and caught by surprise, I would be surprised if that SUV was able to scrub any speed.
But my main point was I don't see how the mom can make a solid conclusion that a helmet would have made a difference here. She now is on record as "going on a rampage about helmet use" with little regard to the entire circumstances. Maybe the coroner was able to separate out the injuries for this conclusion.
Either way, the attention is now on helmet laws. Good or bad, you'll be hearing a lot more on this subject for awhile. Maybe not a bad thing if it makes more riders wear them VOLUNTARILY.
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I doubt if a helmet would help someone RUN OVER by an SUV at highway speed. I've heard of many incidents where a motorcyclist is knocked off their bike (almost always by deer). They survive the getoff only to be killed by a motorist in a car or truck who is incapable of swerving or braking to avoid the motorcyclist. If you can't stop your vehicle in time to avoid an object in front of you perhaps you are following to close.
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I don't think the SUV was behind her. This was on 694 so she could have flew over into his lane.
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Without knowing the facts it is tough to determine how much the SUV driver was at fault. We will probably never know. Whoever left their shredded tire shard on the highway certainly shares much of the blame.
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He won't be ticketed (according to one story). This leads me to believe he wasn't directly behind her (but yeah, it's all speculation.)
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Man involved in motorcycle crash succumbs to injuries
JACKSON — A motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday has claimed a second victim. Brian Engelkes, 35, of Sheldon, Iowa, died Wednesday, two days after his wife, Michelle, succumbed to her injuries.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a report of a one-vehicle motorcycle accident came into dispatch shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday. The crash happened on Jackson County 4 near 480th Street, east of Little Spirit Lake in Minneota Township. Brian and his wife, 38-year-old Michelle Engelkes, were westbound when their 2011 Harley Davidson entered the north ditch and struck a driveway embankment. Both husband and wife were ejected from the motorcycle. Neither one was wearing a helmet.
Both were taken to Lakes Regional Hospital in Spirit Lake, Iowa, via ambulance and were later airlifted to Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. Michelle died Monday at the hospital, while Brian was still listed in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon. He died Wednesday morning.
A joint visitation for the couple will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service. Their service notices can be found on A2.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by Lakefield Fire and Ambulance and Lakes Regional Hospital Ambulance. The incident remains under investigation.
[url]http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/57567/publisher_ID/24/[/url] ([url]http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/57567/publisher_ID/24/[/url])
some of these are just hard to read
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I doubt if a helmet would help someone RUN OVER by an SUV at highway speed.
Probably right, TK, but we don't know what happened in this crash. The article in the Strib doesn't say she was RUN OVER by an SUV. It just says she was "was thrown into the path of a SUV," and I don't know what that means. I know I can fit underneath pretty much any SUV, and with just a little luck someone could drive an SUV over me (i.e., RUN OVER me) at highway speed and not hurt me at all, but I'd have to be pretty still. If I was moving at all, my chances of escaping without injury go way down. It's also possible that in this case, thrown into the path of an SUV means making contact with the front bumper or grille.
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I have that SUV and no you would not live not even with a lot of luck.
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Run over, front bumper, grille.....whatever....it makes no difference at interstate speeds. We are getting too wound up in technicalities now and none of us have a clue. Yes, it was my fault for starting down this path in discussion.
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http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1499195 (http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1499195)
Multi-vehicle crash on US 52 near Apache Mall
Posted: Jun 08, 2012, 3:08 pm
Updated: Jun 08, 2012, 4:30 pm
By Ken Hanson
The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
At least two people were taken by Gold Cross Ambulances following a multi-vehicle crash on northbound U.S. 52 at 16th Street Southwest, near Apache Mall, this afternoon.
One of the people taken by ambulance was a motorcyclist.
A Minnesota State Patrol media advisory issued at 3:15 p.m. indicates that five vehicles were involved in the crash. It also says that all five drivers were alone, and that all five were males.
The crash was reported at 2:59 p.m.
Follow PostBulletin.com for updates.
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Son just came home and they said on public talk radio that she was wearing just plain street clothes and flip flops and no helmet. The medical examiner said that here body was so bad that he would not let the mother see the body.
This is good also. They said the real victim was the guy that drove over her.
Yea right lets pass that helmet law so we can look at their dead bodies.
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Here is the Rochester incident. It looks like the rider started the chain of events by losing control. Does anyone know what a "Yamaha Racer" is? (Guessing the bike was painted and all decals removed.)
All available information for
incident number 12102410.
Incident Number: 12102410 Incident Date/Time: 6/8/2012 2:59:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 5
Number of Vehicles: 5
Location: RAMP FOR NB 52 AT 16TH ST SW Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: OLMSTED Number of Lanes: 6
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: NGUYEN, TOM , 21 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: WILEY, ADAM J , 30 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 3: PETTEY, ALAN D , 52 , OF DODGE CENTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 4: OLSON, ALAN A , 19 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 4 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 5: PLEISS, ERIC R , 27 , OF PLATTEVILLE WI , DRIVER OF VEH 5 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
2012 YAMAHA RACER
Vehicle 2:
2012 TOYOTA CBS 4 DOOR S
Vehicle 3:
2012 DODGE R15
Vehicle 4:
1992 BUICK CENTURY
Vehicle 5:
2011 CHEVY MALIBU
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS ENTERING HWY 52 NB FROM 16TH ST RAMP. VEHICLE 1 LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED HIS BIKE. VEHICLES 2,3,4 AND 5 WERE NB ON HWY 52. VEHICLE 2 AND 3 SLOWED BECAUSE OF THE CRASH. VEHICLE 4 SLOWED AND SWERVED RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE 2 AND 3. VEHICLE 5 COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE 4, THEN 3 THEN 2.
Information Complete: INFORMATION IS NOT COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/8/2012 6:40:09 PM
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At first glance, this appears to be a case where all car drivers involved took what evasive maneuvers possible to avoid the motorcyclist. Makes me wonder if they had the crash from the other night in their minds.
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1499195 (http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1499195)
Update: Local man, woman injured in 5-vehicle crash on US 52
Posted: Jun 08, 2012, 3:08 pm
Updated: Jun 08, 2012, 7:31 pm
By Ken Hanson
The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
Two people were injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and four other vehicles on U.S. 52 in southwest Rochester on Friday afternoon.
The driver of a Yamaha Racer motorcycle, Tom Nguyen, 21, of Rochester, was entering the northbound lanes of U.S. 52 from the Sixteenth Street Southwest ramp when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed, according to a Minnesota State Patrol report.
Nguyen was taken to Saint Marys Hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
The four other vehicles, all of them in the northbound lanes, struck each other as the drivers slowed or swerved, the report says.
A passenger in one of the vehicles, Caryn Pettey, 50, of Dodge Center, suffered serious, but not life-threatening, injuries, and was taken to Saint Marys Hospital. She was riding in a pickup driven by Alan Pettey, 52, of Dodge Center, who wasn't injured.
The other drivers, none of whom was injured, were Adam Wiley, 30, of Rochester; Ryan Olson, 19, of Rochester; and Eric Pleiss, 27, of Platteville, Wis. Pleiss had a passenger, Laura Ladzinski, 31, also of Platteville.
All the people in vehicles had their seat belts fastened, the report says. The report states that Nguyen was wearing a helmet.
The crash was reported at 2:59 p.m
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Does anyone know what a "Yamaha Racer" is? (Guessing the bike was painted and all decals removed.)
<snippage happened>
Vehicle 1:
2012 YAMAHA RACER
<more snippage>
I wonder if someone told the guy who wrote the report that the bike was a Yamaha Raider and he thought they said Racer.
(http://www.jass.org/raider.jpg)
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All available information for
incident number 12505523.
Incident Number: 12505523 Incident Date/Time: 6/9/2012 4:17:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 21 AND 245TH AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: SCOTT Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: STRONG, LUCIAN S , 61 , OF PLYMOUTH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND LAID BIKE DOWN AND ENDED UP IN THE DITCH.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/9/2012 5:23:43 PM
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Another fatal.
All available information for
incident number 12505519.
Incident Number: 12505519 Incident Date/Time: 6/9/2012 12:23:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: SB 94 AT 7TH ST Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 5
Crash Type: ROLLOVER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: MILLER, JEFFREY H , 53 , OF BROOKLYN CENTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2011 TRIUMPH STREET BIKE
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/9/2012 3:31:00 PM
Individual Records
Listed below are the individual records that match the criteria you specified.
*Estimated age used only when true age is unknown.
Case Number: 12505519 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/9/2012 12:23:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/9/2012 3:00:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12505519V1P1 Age: 53
Full Name: MILLER, JEFFREY H Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12505519V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HCMC , MINNEAPOLIS
Residence: BROOKLYN CENTER , MN , US Physical Condition: DECEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: 6/9/2012 12:23:00 PM
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All available information for
incident number 12102430.
Incident Number: 12102430 Incident Date/Time: 6/9/2012 9:20:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 43, 1 1/2 N OF RUSHFORD Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 25 Road Condition: DRY
County: FILLMORE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RUSHFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: RUTGERS, DENNIS J , 47 , OF RUSHFORD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: RUTGERS, THERESA A , 47 , OF RUSHFORD MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE #1 WAS SOUTH BOUND ON HWY 43 WHEN IT STRUCK A DEER. RUSHFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT AND MEDLINK AMBULANCE RESPONDED.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/9/2012 11:35:57 PM
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/45970/ (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/45970/)
Weekend marred by motorcyle fatality, apparent drowning
Pierce County authorities reported early Sunday that a 72-year-old man died Saturday evening in the Town of Oak Grove after his motorcycle crashed in a ditch off Hwy. 35 near CTH E. Meanwhile, deputies continue to search the waters of Lake Pepin near Bay City for the body of a 38-year-old man who is believed to have drowned early Saturday evening.
Pierce County authorities reported early Sunday that a 72-year-old man died Saturday evening in the town of Oak Grove after his motorcycle crashed in a ditch off Hwy. 35 near CTH E. Meanwhile, deputies continue to search the waters of the Mississippi River near Bay City for the body of a 38-year-old man who is believed to have drowned early Saturday evening.
The names of both men are being withheld, pending notification of family members.
At 8:57 p.m., Saturday, Pierce County was advised of a single motorcycle accident near CTH E.
Prescott ambulance and fire personnel, along with a medical helicopter were summoned but upon the first unit's arrival at the scene, it was apparent the man was dead. The helicopter was subsequently cancelled.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact investigator Wade Strain at 715-273-5051 to share any information.
More information will be posted when it becomes available.
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http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/viroqua-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/article_42be87a8-b3c9-11e1-9db7-0019bb2963f4.html (http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/viroqua-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/article_42be87a8-b3c9-11e1-9db7-0019bb2963f4.html)
Viroqua man killed in motorcycle crash
11 hours ago • By Tribune staff
A Viroqua man died Sunday when he crashed his motorcycle on a Vernon County road.
Cody Steven George, 21, was southbound on Hwy. 131 north of Readstown a little after 3:30 a.m. when he lost control of the bike on a curve and went into a ditch, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department.
George, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. He is the county’s fifth crash fatality of 2012, according to the sheriff’s department.
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http://www.austindailyherald.com/2012/06/05/one-hospitalized-after-harley-crash/ (http://www.austindailyherald.com/2012/06/05/one-hospitalized-after-harley-crash/)
One hospitalized after Harley crash
A Monday evening motorcycle crash left one Austin woman in St. Marys Hospital with numerous injuries.
The Mayo 1 helicopter took Sandra Mae Northern Mallan, 50, to the hospital after she crashed her Harley Davidson on a gravel road near Grand Meadow. The Grand Meadow Fire Department and Ambulance, county deputies and Mayo 1 all responded to the scene, which happened when Northern Mallan was traveling on County Road 13, which turns into a gravel road. When Northern Mallan hit the gravel, she reportedly lost control. Her husband, who was on a separate bike, did not crash.
According to Sheriff Terese Amazi, Northern Mallan was not speeding, and no citations will be issued. However, Mallan sustained a large bump on one of her eyes, was knocked out, lost several teeth and fractured her left arm. She was not wearing a helmet, Amazi added.
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Sorry but I have to ask what the point of this thread is.... unless you want to mourn someone specifically it's a little messed up to keep posting police reports with FATALITY stamped all over them.... I'm sick to my stomach.
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one could argue, just don't read the thread.
....but I do also see your point Matt. Paul, what are you trying to achieve?
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True, not saying to stop your thread, sorry. Just commenting on the train wreck.
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Not trying to "acheive" anything in particular Greg. But it has created some pretty interesting discussions (recapped tires, huge corporate sponsored group rides) and spawned at least one thread (helmets), among many other point discussions. The last one posted was about a woman who crashed when the road turned to gravel. Always thought it was possible for that to happen and now this is the first time I heard of it.
There is also some learning on how media reports accidents. The Lacrosse Tribune always reports when a rider is wearing full gear, I have yet to see any Minnesota media provide the same.
BTW, I started the thread, but I do not own the thread. You can contribute anything you want to the thread, provided it's relevant to any particular discussion.
Let me turn the question around a bit and ask you what you find discomforting about the thread? If the thread went away tomorrow, don't you think you've lost an opportunity for the civil discussions we so wanted not four months ago? Would you rather go back to riders ragging on each other about group ride dynamics? I think this thread has some built in checks and balances out of respect to the content.
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There is also some learning on how media reports accidents. The Lacrosse Tribune always reports when a rider is wearing full gear, I have yet to see any Minnesota media provide the same.
What's "full gear"? Do I need leather pants, or are textile pants OK? How thick do they have to be? Do chaps count? How about denim? I've seen nearly new rigid Levis give almost no protection in a 5 mph drop.
Is a heavy shirt good enough, or do I need a jacket? How about a windbreaker? What if my shoes just barely cover my ankle?
Rhetorical questions, but I'm trying to make the point that "full gear" is vague. All it really means to me is that the person probably wasn't in shorts, t-shirt, and flip-flops, and wearing a baseball cap backwards.
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Rhetorical questions, but I'm trying to make the point that "full gear" is vague. All it really means to me is that the person probably wasn't in shorts, t-shirt, and flip-flops, and wearing a baseball cap backwards.
Well email the writer and ask. He/she uses the words, "riding gear", which I assume would mean anything leather or ballistic textile covering he majority of the body. Why assume a writer would refer to denim as riding gear, when they make a point of using those words as a description?
For that matter, the description is most likely derived from the police reports so there must be some standards applied to use the description in state or local enforcement. Feel free to research the meaning for us. :)
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For that matter, the description is most likely derived from the police reports so there must be some standards applied to use the description in state or local enforcement. Feel free to research the meaning for us. :)
Words always mean whatever the writer want them to mean. Different writers, different meanings. Which is why communication can be difficult.
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On the subject of tire re-caps again. Last weekend I took a photo tag ride that had me blast up I94 for a bit so I got to observe a huge number of examples of tire destruction leftovers. I recall someone (Brent?) stating that a retread wouldn't/shouldn't ordinarily pose an issue (unless it maybe got wrapped under the fender. I saw two examples of full 360 degree tread caps of ~10 inches wide laying on their side. No way would I want to hit something like that at speed on any bike. Thankfully they were the exception out of all the tire debris.
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Just on the way to work this morning I was in road construction zone so traffic was slow, bumper to bumper. The semi in front of me all 8 rear tires were starting to shered.
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Work? I thought you retired (but somehow kept the work truck.)
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I had to got to a job site to show 3 people how to do their jobs.
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I had to got to a job site to show 3 people how to do their jobs.
http://youtu.be/UneS2Uwc6xw (http://youtu.be/UneS2Uwc6xw)
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I find this thread useful. At least two incidents of deer encounters have been posted. Times and locations of incidents can be useful info. Keep it going PK.
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I could guess the problem is the sheer volume of reports at times. I once said the weekends are the worst and the reports obviously bear this out. The reality of these reports is there is no shortage of ways we can get ourselves into trouble out there. But each incident appears to be preventable (given the amount of information available.) It sure shows how much rider training is lacking for many riders. The lady who crashed when the road changed from tar to gravel for example.
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It sure shows how much rider training is lacking for many riders. The lady who crashed when the road changed from tar to gravel for example.
Never one to miss an opportunity to play Devil's Advocate, I'll jump on this. 8)
Yes, sometimes people crash because they grab and lock their front brake when they could squeeze it instead, or they run off the road in a corner when they could have just pressed and leaned their bike a little further.
But most riders don't take training that involves riding on gravel. I'm not sure that MSF training, for example, would have been helpful in preventing that woman's crash. MSF requires that all BRCs and BRC2s take place on clean pavement.
Training, in general, has never been shown to be as effective as some seem to think it is. I read this article the other day:
http://www.me.vt.edu/gabler/publications/TRR-Daniello-2140-2009.pdf (http://www.me.vt.edu/gabler/publications/TRR-Daniello-2140-2009.pdf)
"One common assumption is that trained motorcyclists have fewer
accidents. A review of the literature shows that there is no consensus
for the validity of this assumption."
"Research to date has not consistently supported the notion that
training is either effective or ineffective."
I could write a book about this topic. I doubt anyone would want to read it, much less pay for it, though. :-\
Brent
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OK Mr. Devil, do YOU really believe this? I'll turn the tables some. What if there was NO training whatsoever? No BRC requirements at all. Let's even go further and suggest there is no real requirement needed to prove you can ride to be licensed. Would you believe the crash rate will stay where they are right now?
Yes, you don't train people to be able to handle an abrupt change from tar to gravel. Why would you? But you are training them to think ahead, to look down the road (keep your eyes up). Are you not subliminally training them to anticipate surprises and have a mental checklist of how to deal with those surprises? (How fast am I going. How much braking can I apply here. Where is the cleanest area of the road for hard braking. Where do I point the bike.....) The lady probably crashed because she saw gravel, she stared at gravel, she overbraked while staring straight down to the side of her wheel. Your training would have her see the gravel a ways back, or gently brake and keep her eyes up if she was surprised by gravel. I can guess the road did not have a corner right where it turned to gravel. She would have been fine with eyes up, gentle braking. I know Brent and Debby would have taught her this. ;)
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This one makes me wonder why the writer felt the need to report the make of the bike. Is there a hidden meaning?
Motorcyclist's cash blows across Madison road
Wisconsin State Journal
MADISON — A motorcyclist who said he had just sold a vehicle made an impromptu donation to the median on South Stoughton Road on Saturday, with cash from the sale fluttering into the street, Madison police reported.
Officers were called to the area just before 11 a.m. Saturday, when someone told them money was blowing around the median, according to a police news release. Concerned the loose cash could lead to a crash if someone tried to stop and pick it up, police said the officers searched the median and found some $20 bills.
A few minutes later, authorities said a man on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle pulled up and told the officers he had just sold a vehicle for $3,200 in cash. He was apparently on his way to the bank when he started losing the money, police said.
According to the release, someone caught up with the driver and told him his folding money had come unstowed. The man eventually told police he was satisfied with the cash they helped recover.
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It sure shows how much rider training is lacking for many riders. The lady who crashed when the road changed from tar to gravel for example.
Training, in general, has never been shown to be as effective as some seem to think it is. I read this article the other day:
[url]http://www.me.vt.edu/gabler/publications/TRR-Daniello-2140-2009.pdf[/url] ([url]http://www.me.vt.edu/gabler/publications/TRR-Daniello-2140-2009.pdf[/url])
"One common assumption is that trained motorcyclists have fewer
accidents. A review of the literature shows that there is no consensus
for the validity of this assumption."
"Research to date has not consistently supported the notion that
training is either effective or ineffective."
I could write a book about this topic. I doubt anyone would want to read it, much less pay for it, though. :-\
Brent
I think that "research" fails to account for 2 things: the overwhelming role that bad luck plays in crashes, and the fact that no situation is directly comparable to any other. Furthermore, extrapolating from "research" ends up at statistics anyways, and when your number is up the stats don't matter.
2 riders, one trained and one untrained, identically sized, riding alongside one another at the same speed on identical bikes have the road change from pavement to gravel at the exact same time. The one with training slows quickly and confidently but happens to hit a dip or loose spot in the gravel and falls, while the other, who panics and does nothing doesn't fall. This leads to incorrect statistics. "Research indicates that panicking, with no training and no gear is safer!" The fallen rider, sporting quality gear, dusts himself of and the pair sets off again, shortly thereafter, again, riding side-by-side, they crest a hill and find a large Combine occupying both lanes. The untrained rider again fails to slow quickly and confidently and this time is impaled unto death. Their family blames the "research" for the rider's poor choices and before you know it, all Combines are required to come from the factory equipped with straight exhaust pipes, for safety.
a.s.
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I had to got to a job site to show 3 people how to do their jobs.
[url]http://youtu.be/UneS2Uwc6xw[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/UneS2Uwc6xw[/url])
LOL. I have had this exact scene play through my head a few times about my old job...
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I've always believed riders need off pavement experience. One must be able to deal with if not be comfortable on a sliding machine. A bit like when a driver ventures onto a frozen lake to learn about driving on icy roads. Trail riding also allows the newbie time to acclimate to operating a machine before throwing traffic into the mix. Unfortunately most new riders probably never get that sort of exposure. GJ :-\
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Would the UK approach to obtaining an M/C license work in MN?linky (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/learnerandnewdrivers/ridingmotorcyclesandmopeds/dg_4022568)
I am too lazy to do the research, but it would be interesting to compare the number of M/C related accidents/fatalities in the UK and US (not exactly apples/oranges comparison as the UK is far more densely populated).
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All available information for
incident number 12200576.
Incident Number: 12200576 Incident Date/Time: 6/15/2012 3:56:00 AM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 60 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 99 Road Condition: WET
County: BLUE EARTH Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BLUE EARTH COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: NELSON, DAVID W , 71 , OF BLOOMINGTON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 HONDA ROAD-STAR
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS EB HWY 60 IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE. VEH 1 FAILED TO NEGOTIATE CORNER, RAN OFF ROAD. STATE PATROL ON SCENE INVESTIGATING. BLUE EARTH CO SHERIFF OFFICE, LAKE CRYSTAL AMBULANCE AND GOLD CROSS ASSISTING.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 6/15/2012 5:41:31 AM
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http://www.startribune.com/local/south/159281845.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/south/159281845.html)
North St. Paul motorcyclist dies a day after crash with truck in Roseville
Article by: VINCE TUSS , Star Tribune
Updated: June 16, 2012 - 12:58 AM
A 53-year-old North St. Paul man died Friday, one day after the motorcycle he was riding crashed with a truck in Roseville, police said.
Jerry L. LaPlante died at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis about 8 p.m., Roseville police Lt. Lorne Rosand said.
LaPlante was severely injured in the crash, which left him unconscious and severed his left leg below the knee, Rosand said. LaPlante was not wearing a helmet, police said.
The crash happened about 5:40 p.m. Thursday at County Road C and Prior Avenue. It closed both directions of County Road C for at least two hours as police investigated what happened.
According to witness accounts, LaPlante was eastbound on County Road C when he entered the intersection on a red light and hit the Renewal by Andersen truck as it was turning into a business from the westbound lanes, Rosand said.
The truck's driver, a 39-year-old man from Eden Prairie, was not hurt and was cooperating with police.
Rosand said the crash was still under investigation, which included help from the State Patrol. Preliminary causes, he added, included speed, the red-light violation and failure to yield.
Earlier in the month, state authorities were reminding drivers of all vehicles to share the road in the wake of an unusually high number of motorcycle deaths already this year.
Vince Tuss • 612-673-7692
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incident number 12506017.
Incident Number: 12506017 Incident Date/Time: 6/23/2012 2:31:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: NO COUNT
Number of Vehicles: NONE RECORDED
Location: EB 94 AT CR 144 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ROGERS POLICE DEPARTMENT
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
IncidentDescription: WE ARE INVESTIGATING A MOTORCYCLE CRASH. WHEN WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS WE WILL POST IT.
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Last Updated: 6/23/2012 3:01:27 PM
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incident number 12900580.
Incident Number: 12900580 Incident Date/Time: 6/22/2012 9:57:00 PM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 59 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 250 Road Condition: DRY
County: OTTER TAIL Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: HEMBERGER, DALE F , 59 , OF UNDERWOOD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: HEMBERGER, JUDITH A , 54 , OF UNDERWOOD MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Vehicle 1:
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND HWY 59 WHEN HIT A DEER. VEH 1 A MOTORCYLE WITH 2 RIDERS. VEH 1 WENT DOWN AFTER HITTING DEER. BOTH RIDERS WERE EJECTED OFF OF VEH 1.
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Last Updated: 6/23/2012 1:34:00 AM
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BLUE EARTH COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: NELSON, DAVID W , 71 , OF BLOOMINGTON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 HONDA ROAD-STAR
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS EB HWY 60 IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE. VEH 1 FAILED TO NEGOTIATE CORNER, RAN OFF ROAD. STATE PATROL ON SCENE INVESTIGATING. BLUE EARTH CO SHERIFF OFFICE, LAKE CRYSTAL AMBULANCE AND GOLD CROSS ASSISTING.
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Dave's account of the incident:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/mctourer/messages?msg=48310.1 (http://forums.delphiforums.com/mctourer/messages?msg=48310.1)
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Oh, I didn't realize this was Dave. His account said Gold Wing, Sheriff report says Road Star (Yamaha makes those.)
Good lesson there, don't trust barrels or markers at construction zones. Keep the speed down and use the high beams as needed.
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Wow, interesting story that also really shows me that what is posted from wherever PKPK is getting it doesn't really give me anything with which to assess the situations being "reported"!
a.s.
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Those are preliminary filings of an incident from the MNDPS/State Patrol. website. You generally will not find much detailed witness or first hand statements in these filings.
But they do report the road conditions at the time of the crash, whether other vehicles are involved, helmet use and time of day. I find that information interesting, but then I'm sort of a mundane details geek anyway. You generally won't find anything that might wind up being in a court case or insurance report. Dave offered up a rare first person account of his crash on the web, but you generally won't run into that often.
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By the way, you might think I have scaled back my postings but the truth is there has been an incredible lull in motorcycle incidents since all the media attention 3 weeks back. Obviously a good thing but I wonder if the heavy rains and higher than normal temps are playing a role (and not really motorcyclists being more careful and cage drivers being less distracted.)
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Those are preliminary filings of an incident from the MNDPS/State Patrol. website. You generally will not find much detailed witness or first hand statements in these filings.
But they do report the road conditions at the time of the crash, whether other vehicles are involved, helmet use and time of day. I find that information interesting, but then I'm sort of a mundane details geek anyway. You generally won't find anything that might wind up being in a court case or insurance report. Dave offered up a rare first person account of his crash on the web, but you generally won't run into that often.
I find it interesting that Dave's accident doesn't actually involve the type of motorcycle listed and certainly "failed to negotiate corner" in his case is a far cry from what I would imagine happened based on that description. I'm pointing that out because we were pretty harsh on that group of bikes that fell down on the exit ramp with passengers using this same preliminary (inadequate?) data from the MNDPS/State Patrol website. I believe his situation is a clear indication that we'd be foolish (in my opinion) to assess/judge/critique (dare I say "learn"?) from these reports. I'm glad you post them (and other stories), I was surprised to find out how mistake-prone my assumptions were in this case.
a.s.
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You do make an excellent point and I think the speculation has been muted on most of the filings. However in the case of the riders who crashed on the entrance (not exit) ramp, it's hard to imagine any other scenario but the stated (too closely spaced and not looking through the turn) that led to the chortling postings. I'll post the key line for some context:
"4 BIKES 8 PEOPLE TRAVELING WB HWY 14 ENTRANCE RAMP TO HWY 169 SB. TRAFFIC SLOWING AT BOTTOM OF THE RAMP. ALL 4 DRIVERS LOST CONTROL AND TIPPED BIKES OVER ATTEMPTING TO AVOID COLLISION."
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http://www.startribune.com/local/west/161020475.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/west/161020475.html)
Detroit Lakes man dies in motorcycle crash; victim of Saturday crash identified
Updated: July 1, 2012 - 7:08 PM
A 20-year-old man from Detroit Lakes, Minn., died early Sunday after his motorcycle ran off the road in Otter Tail County, in west-central Minnesota, and rolled over, according to the State Patrol.
The motorcyclist was headed west on Hwy. 10 west of Hwy. 78 just after 5:30 a.m. when he entered the median and rolled over, the patrol said. The cyclist, whose name has not been released, was thrown from his bike and died at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet, the patrols said.
Also Sunday, authorities identified a 34-year-old Otsego woman killed shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday when the car she was driving collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of County Road 50 and Vernon Street in Greenfield, in northwestern Hennepin County.
She was Victoria Jean Dorkins, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner.
The 23-year-old man driving the truck was taken by ambulance to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale with minor injuries, the Sheriff's Office said. A 21-year-old man who was a passenger in the truck was not hurt.
The State Patrol and the Sheriff's Office are investigating the crash.
STAFF REPORTS
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http://www.hastingsstargazette.com/event/article/id/27623/ (http://www.hastingsstargazette.com/event/article/id/27623/)
Crash injures four at Point Douglas beach
Two vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in a crash on Highway 10 just west of Prescott Sunday afternoon, June 24.
Significant damage resulted when a vehicle rear-ended another and pushed it into the path of an oncoming motorcycle. Four people were injured. Photo courtesy of Eric Christenson.
Two vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in a crash on Highway 10 just west of Prescott Sunday afternoon, June 24.
According to the State Patrol, a vehicle on eastbound Highway 10 was stopped and waiting to turn into the beach parking lot at Point Douglas Park. The vehicle was rear-ended by another eastbound vehicle and was pushed into the path of a westbound motorcycle. The motorcycle crashed into the car that had been waiting to turn.
Three occupants in the vehicle that was rear-ended reported non-life-threatening injuries, as did the driver of the motorcycle. The driver who rear-ended the vehicle waiting to turn was cited for inattentive driving.
The crash occurred at 5:05 p.m.
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incident number 12506282.
Incident Number: 12506282 Incident Date/Time: 6/30/2012 5:12:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: 47 HWY AT 160TH LN NW Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: ANOKA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: BENTURA, GARCIA , 55 , OF LINO LAKES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: JACQUES, PATRICIA M , 38 , OF HAM LAKE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
2006 KAWK RAOD STRT
Vehicle 2:
2002 DODG STRATUS
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 47 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL AND CROSSED INTO THE NOURTH BOUND LANES STRIKING VEH 2.
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Case Number: 12506282 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/30/2012 5:12:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/30/2012 10:00:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12506282V1P1 Age: 55
Full Name: BENTURA, GARCIA Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12506282V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HCMC , MPLS
Residence: LINO LAKES , MN , USA Physical Condition: NOT DOCUMENTED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12310991.
Incident Number: 12310991 Incident Date/Time: 6/29/2012 7:34:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 5 MILES SOUTH OF MARCELL Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 23 Road Condition: DRY
County: ITASCA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ITASCA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
ITASCA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: RENOLLET, ALEX A , 22 , OF GRAND RAPIDS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1982 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE WAS SB ON HWY 38 WHEN HE CROSSED THE NB LANE AND WENT INTO THE EAST SIDE DITCH. PARTY WAS FLOWN FROM THE SCENE TO ST MARY'S IN DULUTH. DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET.
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Case Number: 12310991 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/29/2012 7:34:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/30/2012 12:00:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12310991V1P1 Age: 22
Full Name: RENOLLET, ALEX A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12310991V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARY , DULUTH
Residence: GRAND RAPIDS , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12900601.
Incident Number: 12900601 Incident Date/Time: 6/28/2012 9:39:00 AM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 601 1ST ST NE, DILWORTH, MN Road Type: TYPE UNKNOWN
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: NOT RECORDED
County: CLAY Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
DILWORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOORHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: GRAY, DAVID J , 28 , OF FARGO ND , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Vehicle 1:
2002 YAMAHA R6L CYCLE
IncidentDescription: FOLLOWING A PURSUIT ON WB HWY 10 FROM MP6, DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE WENT OVER THE HANDLE BARS RESULTING IN INJURY. DRIVER WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO SANFORD HOSPITAL, FARGO, ND. INCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. ASSISTED ON SCENE BY FM AMBULANCE.
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Case Number: 12900601 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/28/2012 9:39:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12900601V1P1 Age: 28
Full Name: GRAY, DAVID J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12900601V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: SANFORD HOSPITAL , FARGO, ND
Residence: FARGO , ND , USA Physical Condition: TREATED AND RELEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.startribune.com/local/west/161020475.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/west/161020475.html)
So this guy slams into a left turning car from behind injuring three in the car. The force of the impact propels the left turning car into oncoming traffic and hits a motorcycle, injuring the rider. All this and the guy only gets an"inattentive driving" citation? That fine is probably less than $150. They should have cited him for careless or wreckless driving imo.
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I think Tony was referring to this incident: http://www.hastingsstargazette.com/event/article/id/27623/ (http://www.hastingsstargazette.com/event/article/id/27623/)
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Yup. I gave the wrong link. Anyway, they need to get a little tougher with
motorists who cause so much damage and injury.
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incident number 12271103.
Incident Number: 12271103 Incident Date/Time: 7/3/2012 12:23:00 PM
MSP District: 2700 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2700 - (218) 302-6127
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: 53 HWY/STEBNER RD Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 8 Road Condition: DRY
County: ST. LOUIS Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
HERMANTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: ECCLES, DENNY R , 51 , OF SUPERIOR WI , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Person 2: LUKOVSKY, STEVEN N , 41 , OF DULUTH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2002 SUZUKI DL100
Vehicle 2:
2006 HONDA PILOT
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 MOTORCYCLE NB ON 53 IN LEFT TURN LANE OF SB 53 HWY, CUT ACROSS BETWEEN 2 LANES OF VEH'S STOPPED AT RED LIGHT FOR SB 53 TO THE SB RIGHT HAND TURN LANE AND WAS STRUCK BY VEH 2 ENTERING THE RIGHT TURN LANE.
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Case Number: 12271103 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/3/2012 12:23:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: 7/3/2012 3:00:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12271103V1P1 Age: 51
Full Name: ECCLES, DENNY R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12271103V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST LUKE'S , DULUTH
Residence: SUPERIOR , WI , US Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12200658.
Incident Number: 12200658 Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2012 4:21:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 19 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 109 Road Condition: DRY
County: SIBLEY Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
SIBLEY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
WINTHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: SCHUER, NOEMI , 28 , OF WINTHROP MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2011 MAKE UNKNOWNROAD STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND LOST CONTROL AND LAYED MOTORCYCLE DOWN IN THE WESTBOUND LANE. WINTHROP AMBULANCE AND WINTHROP FIRE AND RESCUE ASSISTED ON SCENE.
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Case Number: 12200658 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2012 4:21:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/4/2012 6:30:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12200658V1P1 Age: 28
Full Name: SCHUER, NOEMI Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200658V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ARLINGTON HOSP , ARLINGTON
Residence: WINTHROP , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_0553e858-c3f1-11e1-bbcf-001a4bcf887a.html (http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_0553e858-c3f1-11e1-bbcf-001a4bcf887a.html)
Two hurt in buggy-bike collision
July 02, 2012 12:00 am • By Mary Juhl / mary.juhl@winonadailynews.com
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ST. CHARLES, Minn. — Two male motorcyclists sustained injuries that were not life-threatening Sunday morning near St. Charles while trying to avoid a collision with a horse and buggy.
One of the motorcyclists was taken by Mayo One Helicopter to a nearby hospital with possible injuries to his collarbone and ribs, according to the Winona County Sheriff’s Department.
The other cyclist injured his arm but was not taken to a hospital from the scene.
The driver of the buggy, identified by a neighbor as a 23-year-old male, was not hurt and his horse appeared unharmed.
“There doesn’t seem to be any sign of racing or anything, just an unfortunate set of circumstances,” said Winona County Sheriff’s Department investigator Rob Averbeck.
The motorcyclists were northbound on County Road 35 at about 9:45 a.m., and Averbeck said they slowed upon seeing the buggy. The horse then spooked and reared it’s legs, and both drivers lost control of their motorcycles while breaking heavily.
A group of about 15 people gathered at the scene after the collision.
“We heard (motorcycles) on the road and see him on the road,” said Orla Yoder, a neighbor of the buggy’s driver who came to the scene shortly after the crash. “We knew something had happened.”
The St. Charles fire, ambulance, and police units also responded to the scene.
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Ralph - July 02, 2012 5:00 am".....they slowed upon seeing the buggy. The horse then spooked and reared it’s legs, and both drivers lost control of their motorcycles while breaking heavily."
Typical Harley morons. Photos looks like they were cresting a hill. Probably blasting their loud pipes as they down shifted. Then panic when the horse reacted. With the high "ape hanger" handle bars and a Harley biker's usual ignorance of how to use their front brake, no wonder they ended up eating asphalt.
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From the comments section of the article.....lol
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Ralph reminds me of someone here. :D
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This one sounds like gross rider fatigue.
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incident number 12900641.
Incident Number: 12900641 Incident Date/Time: 7/6/2012 9:36:00 AM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: I 94 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 97 Road Condition: DRY
County: DOUGLAS Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: DALLMAN, KENNETH L , 66 , OF EXCELSIOR MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: V#1 ENTERED THE LATOKA REST AREA AND DROVE THROUGH THE SEMI PARKING AREA ATTEMPTING TO EXIT BACK ONTO THE INTERSTATE. MISSED A CURVE, LAYING THE BIKE ON ITS SIDE. DRIVER TRANSPORTED BY NORTH MEMORIAL AMBULANCE.
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Case Number: 12900641 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/6/2012 9:36:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/6/2012 11:05:00 AM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12900641V1P1 Age: 66
Full Name: DALLMAN, KENNETH L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12900641V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: DOUGLAS CO HOSPITAL , ALEXANDRIA, MN
Residence: EXCELSIOR , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: MOTHER Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12800875.
Incident Number: 12800875 Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2012 5:24:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 27, 4 MILES W OF WAHKON Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 180 Road Condition: DRY
County: MILLE LACS Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MILLE LACS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HART, RENE M , 40 , OF STAPLES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS EB ON HWY 27 AND RAN OFF THE ROAD IN A CURVE. ASSISTED BY MILLE LACS CO AND ONAMIA FIRE & RESCUE
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Case Number: 12800875 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2012 5:24:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12800875V1P1 Age: 40
Full Name: HART, RENE M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12800875V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE, MN
Residence: STAPLES , MN , US Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12102782.
Incident Number: 12102782 Incident Date/Time: 7/7/2012 1:53:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: EB HWY 60 MP202 Road Type: TYPE UNKNOWN
Milepost: 202 Road Condition: DRY
County: WABASHA Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WABASHA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MILLER JR, EUGENE B , 58 , OF OWATONNA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Person 2: MILLER, ANN C , 57 , OF OWATONNA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS EB ON HWY 60 AND STRUCK A DEER. MN STATE PATROL WAS ASSISTED BY WABASHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, LAKE CITY AMBULANCE, AND ZUMBRO FALLS FIRST RESPONDERS.
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Case Number: 12102782 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 7/7/2012 1:53:00 PM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12102782V1P1 Age: 58
Full Name: MILLER JR, EUGENE B Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12102782V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS HOSPITAL , ROCHESTER, MN
Residence: OWATONNA , MN , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12102775.
Incident Number: 12102775 Incident Date/Time: 7/6/2012 9:23:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 42, 1/2 MILE NORTH OF PLAINVIEW Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 15 Road Condition: DRY
County: WABASHA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
PLAINVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
WABASHA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SANFORD, JORDAN R , 17 , OF EAU CLAIRE WI , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 KAWASAKI MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON HWY 42 WHEN IT LEFT THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. PLAINVIEW AMBULANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE.
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Case Number: 12102775 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/6/2012 9:23:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12102775V1P1 Age: 17
Full Name: SANFORD, JORDAN R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12102775V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER MN
Residence: EAU CLAIRE , WI , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12102789.
Incident Number: 12102789 Incident Date/Time: 7/8/2012 12:08:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 57/CEMETERY RD Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: DODGE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
DODGE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: COLGLAZIER, CHAD M , 37 , OF KASSON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2011 EVO POWERBOARDS EVO RX
IncidentDescription: V1 (MOTORIZED SCOOTER) TRAVELING SB HWY 57, WENT OFF ROAD INTO DITCH. DRIVER FOUND TO BE INTOXICATED. TRANSPORTED TO ST MARY'S HOSPITAL WITH FACIAL INJURIES (NOT LIFE THREATENING)
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Last Updated: 7/8/2012 4:49:29 AM
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http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2681399.shtml (http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2681399.shtml)
Created: 07/07/2012 6:55 PM KSTP.com | Print | Email
By: Lauren Radomski
2 Hospitalized After Motorcycle Hits Truck in Chisago Co.
Two people are in the hospital after their motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck in Chisago County Saturday afternoon.
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of 347th Street and Oasis Road.
According to authorities, the 16-year-old driver of the pickup truck had been parked on the shoulder of Oasis Road when he turned east on to 347th Street in front of the southbound motorcycle.
It appears the driver of the motorcycle attempted to avoid the pickup, but hit the driver's side rear quarter of the truck.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 24-year-old Chisago City man, was taken to Regions Hospital in serious condition. His passenger, a 24-year-old woman from Stacy, was hospitalized at Regions in critical condition.
Authorities say they were not wearing helmets or other protective gear.
Neither the driver of the pickup nor any of his three adult passengers were injured.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
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incident number 12300557.
Incident Number: 12300557 Incident Date/Time: 7/9/2012 11:03:00 AM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: EB 90 I MP38 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 38 Road Condition: DRY
County: NOBLES Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
NOBLES COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SULLIVAN, CHARLES H , 59 , OF INDIANAPOLIS IN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: JORDAN, NANCY , 61 , OF GREENWOOD IN , PASSENGER OF VEH null , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1993 HONDA MC
IncidentDescription: 1993 HONDA MC EB BLEW REAR TIRE AND DRIVER LAID IT DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE
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Last Updated: 7/9/2012 3:04:46 PM
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incident number 12900661.
Incident Number: 12900661 Incident Date/Time: 7/9/2012 7:45:00 AM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: I 94 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 0 Road Condition: DRY
County: CLAY Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MOORHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: THOMPSON, JUSTIN M , 24 , OF MOORHEAD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2008 VICTORY ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: V#1 WB ON I 94 IN LEFT LANE. LAID BIKE DOWN TO AVOID REARENDING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. TRANSPORTED BY FM AMBULANCE.
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Case Number: 12900661 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/9/2012 7:45:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/9/2012 9:30:00 AM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12900661V1P1 Age: 24
Full Name: THOMPSON, JUSTIN M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12900661V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: INNOVIS , FARGO, ND
Residence: MOORHEAD , MN , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12102833.
Incident Number: 12102833 Incident Date/Time: 7/11/2012 3:48:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: WB I90 NODINE EXIT Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 266 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WINONA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LAIB, TIMOTHY L , 55 , OF WINONA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1994 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WB ENTERED MEDIAN HIT CULVERT AND TIPPED OVER
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Case Number: 12102833 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/11/2012 3:48:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12102833V1P1 Age: 55
Full Name: LAIB, TIMOTHY L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12102833V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: GUNDERSON LUTHERAN , LACROSSE
Residence: WINONA , MN , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12200695.
Incident Number: 12200695 Incident Date/Time: 7/11/2012 4:54:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 13/320TH ST: NORTH OF MONTGOMERY, MN Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: LE SUEUR Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
LE SUEUR COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LANGFORD, CHRISTOPHER H , 49 , OF ST PAUL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Person 2: EHLERS, ROBERT G , 49 , OF NEW PRAGUE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
2000 HONDA ACCORD
Vehicle 2:
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: V1 AND V2 NB ON HWY 13; V1 WENT TO SHOULDER OF ROAD AND MADE U-TURN IN FRONT OF V2, VEHICLES COLLIDED
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Case Number: 12200695 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 7/11/2012 4:54:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/11/2012 6:30:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200695V2P1 Age: 49
Full Name: EHLERS, ROBERT G Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200695V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE, MN
Residence: NEW PRAGUE , MN , USA Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12311071.
Incident Number: 12311071 Incident Date/Time: 7/11/2012 8:57:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 6991 HWY 135 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 26 Road Condition: DRY
County: ST. LOUIS Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: PETERSON, RONALD A , 40 , OF EMBARRASS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYLE TRAVELING SB HWY 135, SWERVED TO AVOID DEER IN ROADWAY. MOTORCYLE RAN OFF ROAD TO THE WESTSIDE OF HWY. CRASHING INTO TREES AND BRUSH.
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Case Number: 12311071 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/11/2012 8:57:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/12/2012 10:00:00 AM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12311071V1P1 Age: 40
Full Name: PETERSON, RONALD A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12311071V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARY'S HOSPITAL , DULUTH, MN
Residence: EMBARRASS , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12603219.
Incident Number: 12603219 Incident Date/Time: 7/12/2012 9:49:00 PM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2600 - (320) 255-2916
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: I-94 WB AT HASTY Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 183 Road Condition: DRY
County: WRIGHT Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HINDERMANN, CHRISTOPHER L , 40 , OF ST CLOUD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1991 YAMAHA ROAD/TRAIL
IncidentDescription: VEH #1 WAS WB ON 94 AND WAS PASSING A SEMI TRUCK WHEN VEH #1 WENT INTO THE DITCH. 2602 ADV
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Last Updated: 7/12/2012 11:15:15 PM
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Case Number: 12603219 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/12/2012 9:49:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12603219V1P1 Age: 40
Full Name: HINDERMANN, CHRISTOPHER L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12603219V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE
Residence: ST CLOUD , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Seems the goat had the right-of-way...not that it helped him any.
http://www.wcmessenger.com/2012/update/motorcyclist-rams-goat/ (http://www.wcmessenger.com/2012/update/motorcyclist-rams-goat/)
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Animals might have the right of way, but Darwin has the last word.
Actually, unless there are formal Free Range Zone rules, like they have in Colo and Wy, I doubt the goat could sue.
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I don't know much about goats but I wouldn't think that a goat would jump out like a deer does. I wonder what happened that caused him to not see it ???
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incident number 12404746.
Incident Number: 12404746 Incident Date/Time: 7/14/2012 9:12:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2400 - (651) 779-5900
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 3 HIGHWAY AT 160TH ST W Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: DAKOTA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
DAKOTA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SCHILLINGER, JAMES J , 58 , OF ROSEMOUNT MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2008 HONDA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: SOLO MOTORCYCLE RAN OFF THE ROADWAY AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES.
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Last Updated: 7/15/2012 12:41:31 AM
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Case Number: 12404746 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/14/2012 9:12:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/15/2012 11:33:00 AM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12404746V1P1 Age: 58
Full Name: SCHILLINGER, JAMES J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12404746V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: ROSEMOUNT , MN , USA Physical Condition: DECEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: 7/14/2012 9:52:00 PM
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incident number 12603268.
Incident Number: 12603268 Incident Date/Time: 7/16/2012 4:10:00 PM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2600 - (320) 255-2916
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 24 AND COUNTY ROAD 42 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: MEEKER Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: OSLUND, JORDAN B , 19 , OF LITCHFIELD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: DEHEER, JESSE S , 48 , OF WATKINS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
Vehicle 2:
2004 KAWASAKI MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE #1 WB ON HWY 24 MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO COUNTY ROAD 42. VEHICLE #2 WAS WB ON HWY 24 AND REARENDED VEH #1.
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Last Updated: 7/16/2012 6:18:16 PM
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Case Number: 12603268 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 7/16/2012 4:10:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: 7/17/2012 9:00:00 AM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12603268V2P1 Age: 48
Full Name: DEHEER, JESSE S Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12603268V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HCMC , MINNEAPOLIS
Residence: WATKINS , MN , USA Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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This one is why I am leery of young kids ripping through a ditch on an ATV.
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incident number 12900705.
Incident Number: 12900705 Incident Date/Time: 7/18/2012 11:20:00 AM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 59 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 306 Road Condition: DRY
County: MAHNOMEN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MAHNOMEN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: GELTING, GARY L , 70 , OF COHASSET MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: GELTING, ELLA L , 68 , OF COHASSET MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 3: HOLLAND, CALEB A , 10 , OF BEJOU MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Vehicle 1:
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Vehicle 2:
2009 POLARIS RZRS 800
IncidentDescription: V#1 NB ON HWY 59. V#2 - ATV- CAME OUT OF DITCH ON EAST SIDE GOING WB. V#2 STRUCK PASSENGER SIDE OF PICKUP. MAHNOMEN AMBULANCE ASSISTED ON SCENE.
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Last Updated: 7/18/2012 1:03:22 PM
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incident number 12311109.
Incident Number: 12311109 Incident Date/Time: 7/18/2012 1:07:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 169 MP 352 WEST OF BUHL Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 352 Road Condition: DRY
County: ST. LOUIS Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: EILOLA, ROBERT I , 64 , OF MOUNTAIN IRON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1989 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE.
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Last Updated: 7/18/2012 6:21:51 PM
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Case Number: 12311109 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/18/2012 1:07:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12311109V1P1 Age: 64
Full Name: EILOLA, ROBERT I Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12311109V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: UMCM , HIBBING, MN
Residence: MOUNTAIN IRON , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12404834.
Incident Number: 12404834 Incident Date/Time: 7/18/2012 6:03:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: WB 36 HWY AT WHITE BEAR AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: RAMSEY Number of Lanes: 3
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: COHAN, JOSPEH H , 35 , OF ANOKA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
1997 HARLEY DAVIDISON ROAD STREET
IncidentDescription: VEH 1, WB ON HIGHWAY 36. HIT GRAVEL ON RAMP TO WHITE BEAR AVE AND LOST CONTROL OF VEH.
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Last Updated: 7/18/2012 7:55:09 PM
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Case Number: 12404834 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/18/2012 6:03:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12404834 Age: 35
Full Name: COHAN, JOSPEH H Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12404834V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REGIONS , ST PAUL
Residence: ANOKA , MN , US Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12311114.
Incident Number: 12311114 Incident Date/Time: 7/19/2012 9:21:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 169 8-MI SO OF TOWER NEAR BLACK BEAR CAFE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 382 Road Condition: DRY
County: ST. LOUIS Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
VIRGINIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: PETTINELLI, STEVEN D , 55 , OF TOWER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 YAMAHA MC
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON HWY 169 STRUCK A DEER.
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Last Updated: 7/20/2012 1:19:13 AM
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Case Number: 12311114 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 7/19/2012 9:21:00 PM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: 7/20/2012 6:00:00 AM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12311114V1P1 Age: 55
Full Name: PETTINELLI, STEVEN D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12311114V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: VIRGINIA REGL MEDICAL CENTER , VIRGINIA, MN
Residence: TOWER , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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I'm a newbie here. - where do these reports come from ?
Thanks,
Tom
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It's all good and legal. They even make links to them on the front page of the State Patrol website.
https://app.dps.mn.gov/mspmedia/DisplayAllIncidents.asp
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Holy caps lock, Batman .....
Case Number: 12320511 MSP District Number: 3200
Incident Location: 6 M N BLACKDUCK ON HWY 72 Incident Date/Time: 7/15/2012 10:23:00 AM
Nbr. of Vehicles: 1 Incident Type: PERSONAL INJURY
Incident Desc: VEH RAN OFF ROAD LEFT OVER THE CENTERLINE, VEH ENTERED EAST DITCH, TRAVELED ON INSIDE DITCH SLOPE, VEH STRUCK A LEG OF A NO PASSING SIGN WITH THE LEFT REAR DOOR AREA, THE DOOR WINDOW BROKE OUT AND VEH BOUNCING IN DITCH REAR PASSENGER KENDALL ERICKSEN WHO WAS SLEEPING IN THE REAR PASSENGER AREA WAS EJECTED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND LANDED IN DITCH. THE VEH THEN ENTERED BACK ONTO THE HWY AND CONTINUED SOUTHBOUND. THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANT ASHLEY THEN REALIZED KENDALL WAS MISSING. THEY WENT BACK TO THE SCENE OF WHERE THE VEH HAD ENTERED THE DITCH AND FOUND KENDALL STANDING ALONG THE HWY. MINOR INJURY.
Kendall is a very lucky girl.
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Yeah, that one not only got on national news, but also on Letterman. Unfortunately the butt of the joke was the fact that the elderly driver had no clue she lost her granddaughter for several miles before realizing her window was blown out and her granddaughter missing. So many questions on several levels (elderly drivers, rear seatbelts, etc.)
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the elderly driver had no clue she lost her granddaughter for several miles before realizing her window was blown out and her granddaughter missing.
That's scary as hell that she still has a license. I hate that elderly people are allowed to drive without having to prove competancy. Most of the ones I see on the road (usually because they almost caused an accident and don't even know it) are totally oblivious to what's going on around them. I hope when I'm no longer a safe driver my kids will be smart enought to take away my car keys.
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I think this is really useful info.. Thanks for the posting and the link,
Tom
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incident number 12300590.
Incident Number: 12300590 Incident Date/Time: 7/22/2012 2:15:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 212 1 E OF GRANITE FALLS Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: YELLOW MEDICINE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MONSON, BRADLEY , 52 , OF GRANITE FALLS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Person 2: SHEROD, TRACY , 47 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Vehicle 1:
2005 HARLEY MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: 2005 HARLEY MC EB ON HWY 212, DEER CAME UP OUT OF S DITCH AND MC STRUCK THE DEER.
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Last Updated: 7/22/2012 7:41:37 PM
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I wonder what is a "soft spot in the road".
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incident number 12900720.
Incident Number: 12900720 Incident Date/Time: 7/22/2012 4:06:00 PM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2600 - (320) 255-2916
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 113 ABOUT 26 MILES EAST OF WAUBUN Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 42 Road Condition: DRY
County: BECKER Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BECKER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
BECKER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: BERNIER, KEVIN G , 49 , OF ABERCROMBIE ND , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2008 YAMAHA RS
IncidentDescription: CYCLE WAS AMONG A GROUP OF RIDERS, WESTBOUND ON HWY 113. HE HIT A SOFT SPOT ON THE ROAD AND LOST CONTROL, GOING OFF RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE HE STRUCK A HIGHWAY SIGN BEFORE COMING TO REST IN THE DITCH WHERE HE WAS THROWN FROM THE CYCLE. STATE PATROL WAS ASSISTED BY CARSONVILLE E.M.S , WHITE EARTH TRIBAL POLICE, AND BECKER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. RIDER WAS ONLY OCCUPANT ON THE CYCLE AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO ESSENTIA HOSPITAL IN FARGO VIA NORTH MEMORIAL AMBULANCE OUT OF PARK RAPIDS.
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Last Updated: 7/22/2012 10:35:01 PM
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Case Number: 12900720 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/22/2012 4:06:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/23/2012 6:00:00 AM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12900720V1P1 Age: 49
Full Name: BERNIER, KEVIN G Estimated Age: 49
Associated Vehicle: 12900720V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ESSENTIA , FARGO
Residence: ABERCROMBIE , ND , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12507041.
Incident Number: 12507041 Incident Date/Time: 7/22/2012 7:44:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: NB 94 TO WB 394 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: MEYERS, LEE G , 48 , OF MINNEAPOLIS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
2007 YAMA MC
IncidentDescription: MC WAS NB 94 IN LEFT LANE, CUT ACROSS LANES AT HIGH SPEED TO CATCH EXIT RAMP TO 394. LOST CONTROL IN THE CURVE. DRIVER WAS EJECTED AND FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BIKE CAME RO REST ALONG THE GUARDRAIL, AND THE DRIVER WAS THROWN OVER THE GUARDRAIL.
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Case Number: 12507041 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 7/22/2012 7:44:00 PM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: 7/22/2012 Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12507041V1P1 Age: 48
Full Name: MEYERS, LEE G Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12507041V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HCMC , MINNEAPOLIS
Residence: MINNEAPOLIS , MN , US Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECO
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incident number 12300595.
Incident Number: 12300595 Incident Date/Time: 7/24/2012 8:30:00 AM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 75/CR 7 - HARDWICK CORNER Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 18 Road Condition: NOT RECORDED
County: ROCK Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HANSEN, MICHAEL L , 43 , OF SIOUX CITY IA , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: SLIETER, DALE E , 55 , OF HARDWICK MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2007 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK
Vehicle 2:
1983 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE #1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY 75 AT THE INTERSECTION OF 191ST STREET. VEHICLE #2 WAS SOUTHBOUND APPROACHING THE SAME LOCATION. VEHICLE #1 INITIATED A LEFT TURN ONTO 191ST STREET DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #2 THE STRUCK THE RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE #1.
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Case Number: 12300595 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 7/24/2012 8:30:00 AM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: 7/24/2012 8:00:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12300595V2P2 Age: 55
Full Name: SLIETER, DALE E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12300595V2 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NONE , NONE
Residence: HARDWICK , MN , US Physical Condition: DECEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: 7/24/2012 8:30:00 AM
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This one was updated as a fatal.
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incident number 12800959.
Incident Number: 12800959 Incident Date/Time: 7/24/2012 8:48:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 47, 11 N OF OGILVIE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 80 Road Condition: DRY
County: KANABEC Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
KANABEC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
MILLE LACS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: OVSAK, BRIAN E , 24 , OF OGILVIE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Person 2: OLSON, KATE A , 26 , OF MORA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2003 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS NB ON HWY 47 WHEN A DEER RAN OUT FROM THE WEST DITCH. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE HARD CAUSING THE REAR TO SLIDE AND THE MOTORCYCLE TIPPED OVER. THE DRIVER & PASSENGER SLID INTO THE RIGHT DITCH.
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Case Number: 12800959 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/24/2012 8:48:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12800959V1P1 Age: 24
Full Name: OVSAK, BRIAN E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12800959V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE, MN
Residence: OGILVIE , MN , USA Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12603430.
Incident Number: 12603430 Incident Date/Time: 7/26/2012 11:12:00 AM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2600 - (320) 255-2916
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 25 NORTH OF SILVER CORNERS Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 113 Road Condition: DRY
County: BENTON Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: THEISEN, MATTHEW J , 23 , OF FOLEY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
1982 KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEH 1, A MOTORCYCLE STRUCK A DEER. DRIVER BECAME SEPERATED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SUSTANING SERIOUS INJURIES AND WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE ST CLOUD HOSPITAL. **UPDATED INFO** 7/27/12 DRIVER OF VEH 1 DIED FROM INJURIES.
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Last Updated: 7/27/2012 8:39:10 AM
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incident number 12320546.
Incident Number: 12320546 Incident Date/Time: 7/27/2012 3:42:00 PM
MSP District: 3200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3200 - (218) 681-0943
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: US 2 IN MCINTOSH Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: POLK Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SISTAD, DANIEL G , 52 , OF FOSSTON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: HAAVEN, LINDSAY B , 24 , OF MCINTOSH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2000 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 2:
1998 OLDS REGENCY
IncidentDescription: THE SISTAD VEHICLE WAS WB ON US 2 IN THE RIGHT LANE APPROACHING INTERSECTION. THE HAAVEN VEHICLE WAS SB ON POLK CSAH 8 ATTEMPTING TO CROSS WB US 2. HAAVEN VEHICLE PULLED INTO THE PATH OF WB SISTAD VEHICLE. VEHICLES COLLIDED. SISTAD WAS EJECTED INTO THE GRASS MEDIAN. SISTAD NOT WEARING A HELMUT AND WAS AIRLIFTED TO GRAND FORKS. HAAVEN WAS NOT INJURED AND WAS WEARING A SEATBELT. BOTH VEHICLE TOTALED.
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Last Updated: 7/27/2012 6:14:24 PM
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Case Number: 12320546 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 7/27/2012 3:42:00 PM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12320546V1P1 Age: 52
Full Name: SISTAD, DANIEL G Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12320546V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: GRAND FORKS , GRAND FORKS, ND
Residence: FOSSTON , MN , USA Physical Condition: NOT DOCUMENTED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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It is just amazing how many of these crashes are caused by deer. These pests should be confined to preserves like is done with bison. Certainly we have the capability to shrink the deer population 95%.
It just takes the political will which is sadly lacking these days.
Support your local deer poacher.
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I noticed that too Tony but the problem is deer hunting is big business in rural areas of MN and Wis. When you have big hunting and fishing companies headquartered and/or operating in the midwest and retailers operating in smaller towns, it's not likely you will be able to convince lawmakers to force a policy to drastically reduce wild game. Sadly, your life as a motorcyclist is weighed against big money and you can guess who wins.
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incident number 12300607.
Incident Number: 12300607 Incident Date/Time: 7/28/2012 8:49:00 AM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: NOBLES COUNTY ROAD 4 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: NOBLES Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ROLLOVER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
NOBLES COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LEX, PETER J , 43 , OF GRAND MEADOW MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2001 VICTORY MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE WAS WESTBOUND WHEN DRIVER THOUGHT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BACK TIRE. WHEN HE TURNED TO LOOK HE LOST CONTROL, RAN OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT AND ROLLED. DRIVER WAS EJECTED.
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Case Number: 12300607 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 7/28/2012 8:49:00 AM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12300607V1P1 Age: 43
Full Name: LEX, PETER J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12300607V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: WORTHINGTON , WORTHINGTON
Residence: GRAND MEADOW , MN , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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It is just amazing how many of these crashes are caused by deer.
Yes. I had not appreciated how big an issue deer strikes really are. I have a couple of hunters on my property every year. Perhaps I need to add a few more.
I am also surprised to see how few are in their 20's. I thought the ages would be more evenly distributed, but most seem to be roughly 45 - 55 years old.
A lot of Harleys also, but there are a lot of them on the road.
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If the wolf population gets established like it is up north, the deer problem will pretty much go away. Up by Thief River Falls, the deer population went from approx 20/sq mile to less than 5 in a matter of a couple years once the wolves moved in.
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I doubt wolves will be hanging out in SE MN though. Farmland is not their natural habitat and the density of humans is too high. Doesn't mean they wouldn't try, though I'd expect wolves to spread into the Canadian woods first. I'd be afraid of deer migrating from the north down to the south part of the state to avoid wolves.
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IncidentDescription: VEHICLE WAS WESTBOUND WHEN DRIVER THOUGHT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BACK TIRE. WHEN HE TURNED TO LOOK HE LOST CONTROL, RAN OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT AND ROLLED. DRIVER WAS EJECTED.
it just struck me a little comical, not slowing down and stopping to look. i would have to do that, cause i know I'm not that talented. lol
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They actually taught in an ERC once what happens when you turn your head to look backwards. You automatically push down on the opposite handlebar then the side you are looking....oops....so don't do that.
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The dude should not have tried to pass me!!
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incident number 12300618.
Incident Number: 12300618 Incident Date/Time: 8/1/2012 5:24:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: I90 W/B - 2 W OF JACKSON Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 71 Road Condition: DRY
County: JACKSON Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: PECK, OLIVER W , 41 , OF DALLAS TX , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Person 2: CABRAL, AUDRA R , 30 , OF DALLAS TX , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 HD MC
IncidentDescription: VEH #1 W/B TRAVELING WITH 3 OTHER MOTOR CYCLES. #1 ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND PASS A PK PULLING A TRAILER. MC STRUCK THE LEFT REAR OF THE TRAILER, LOST CONTROL, AND ROLLED. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER EJECTED.
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Case Number: 12300618 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/1/2012 5:24:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12300618V1P1 Age: 41
Full Name: PECK, OLIVER W Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12300618V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: JACKSON , JACKSON
Residence: DALLAS , TX , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Case Number: 12300618 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/1/2012 5:24:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12300618V1P2 Age: 30
Full Name: CABRAL, AUDRA R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12300618V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: JACKSON , JACKSON
Residence: DALLAS , TX , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: UNKNOWN Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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It is just amazing how many of these crashes are caused by deer. These pests should be confined to preserves like is done with bison. Certainly we have the capability to shrink the deer population 95%.
It just takes the political will which is sadly lacking these days.
Support your local deer poacher.
+ a million
I've seen deer everywhere lately. Used to think they came out at dusk but have seen more of them mid-day around noon lately than any other time. Maybe I need to take up deer hunting!
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When its hot like it has been deer will move around more, which is probably why you're seeing them more.
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http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/article_1b27b776-d79d-11e1-a5ec-0019bb2963f4.html (http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/article_1b27b776-d79d-11e1-a5ec-0019bb2963f4.html)
Motorcyclists injured in Thursday crash
July 27, 2012 12:00 am • Daily News staff
A Wisconsin man suffered critical injuries in a motorcycle collision Thursday morning in Winona.
Gary L. Olson, 63, of Wausau was westbound on U.S. Hwy. 61 about 9 a.m. when he collided at the Hwy. 43 intersection with a northbound Subaru driven by Mary Andress, 63, of Fountain City, Wis., according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Andress was not injured in the crash.
Olson was taken to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, where he was listed in critical condition Thursday afternoon. His passenger and wife, Rhonda Olson, 59, was transported to Winona Health with injuries that were not life-threatening, the patrol said. Neither Olson was wearing a helmet.
It was unknown Thursday what caused the crash, but alcohol was not believed to be a factor. The incident remains under investigation. The Winona Police Department assisted.
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I have a feeling you'll be reading about Ernest again someday. His record already proves he is short on brains and long on trouble-making days.
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/165177866.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/165177866.html)
Motorcyclist who struck child to be released, pay restitution
Article by: ANTHONY LONETREE , Star Tribune
Updated: August 6, 2012 - 3:33 PM
Ernest T. Jonas struck boy after popping wheelies on a St. Paul street, authorities say.
A St. Paul motorcyclist who pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run that critically injured a 4-year-old boy last May is expected to be released from jail Tuesday, under a sentence handed down Monday.
Ernest T. Jonas, 25, also was ordered by Ramsey County District Judge J. Thomas Mott to pay restitution in an amount that will be determined later.
The victim's mother called the sentence "stupid."
Jonas had no driver's license and six recent driving-related offenses when he struck Tyrell Baymon on a Frogtown area street on May 19. State sentencing guidelines called for a stayed prison sentence of 18 months and up to a year in jail -- a term urged Monday by prosecutor Laura Rosenthal.
But Mott sided with the county probation department's recommendation of 120 days in jail, or 80 days in custody, given that defendants typically serve two-thirds of their sentences behind bars. With Jonas already having served 79 days, the sentence left him with only one more day in jail.
Jonas told the judge he was sorry for the damage he had caused.
Tyrell's mother, Marcia Scroggins, who did not speak in court, said after the sentencing that state lawmakers should revamp laws in such cases to require tougher sentences.
Asked if she believed Jonas had learned his lesson, she said: "He's only 25. He don't care."
Scroggins said that her son, whose hand she was holding just before he was struck, had to be hospitalized from May 19 to June 29, and still is in the process of recovering. Tyrell walks with a limp and is sickly, often susceptible to motion sickness while riding in a car, she said.
"Thank God he's only 4," she added, referring to his prospects for recovery. "I'm just blessed that he's still here with me."
Anthony Lonetree • 612-875-0041
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incident number 12103097.
Incident Number: 12103097 Incident Date/Time: 8/3/2012 9:55:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 52/CR 6 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: FILLMORE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FILLMORE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: ALDEN, WESLEY D , 43 , OF CHATFIELD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE (V1) TRAVELING NB HWY 52, JUST SOUTH OF FILLMORE CR 6. V1 MISSED GENTLE TURN AND WENT OFF ROAD, INTO DITCH. DRIVER TRANSPORTED VIA MAYO 1 TO ST MARY'S ER WITH NON-LIFE-THREATENING LEG INJURY.
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Case Number: 12103097 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/3/2012 9:55:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12103097V1P1 Age: 43
Full Name: ALDEN, WESLEY D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12103097V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARY'S ER , ROCHESTER
Residence: CHATFIELD , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12801004.
Incident Number: 12801004 Incident Date/Time: 8/5/2012 6:00:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: SB 169 HWY AT HWY 23 RAMP Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 191 Road Condition: DRY
County: MILLE LACS Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MILLE LACS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MEYENBURG, CHARLES M , 31 , OF ISANTI MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Person 2: MEYENBURG, THERESE L , 57 , OF ISANTI MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2012 HARLEYDAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: CAR MERGING INCORRECTLY FORCED MOTORCYCLE OFF THE ROAD.
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Last Updated: 8/5/2012 7:13:30 PM
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Case Number: 12801004 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/5/2012 6:00:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12801004V1P1 Age: 31
Full Name: MEYENBURG, CHARLES M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12801004V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: PRINCETON , PRINCETON
Residence: ISANTI , MN , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12200818.
Incident Number: 12200818 Incident Date/Time: 8/7/2012 12:55:00 AM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 13 MP49 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 49 Road Condition: DRY
County: LE SUEUR Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
LE SUEUR COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
LE SUEUR COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: KOCINA, THOMAS L , 31 , OF MONTGOMERY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
1982 YAMAHA MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE (V1) NB ON HWY 13 NEAR SUNFISH LAKE. V1 WENT OFF ROAD INTO DITCH. DRIVER SUFFERED SEVERE HEAD TRAUMA, WAS AIRLIFTED VIA MAYO 3 TO ST MARY'S HOSPITAL (ROCHESTER).
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Last Updated: 8/7/2012 2:43:52 AM
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Case Number: 12200818 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/7/2012 12:55:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12200818V1P1 Age: 31
Full Name: KOCINA, THOMAS L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200818V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARY'S , ROCHESTER
Residence: MONTGOMERY , MN , USA Physical Condition: NOT DOCUMENTED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Sad day here in St. Cloud. Local bike shop owner was hit and killed today. Paul Hiltner is widely known amongst Harley riders in the area.
http://wjon.com/richmond-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/ (http://wjon.com/richmond-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/)
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I've been seeing this one a few times lately. Please, if you are impatient by a vehicle slowing in front of you, consider that they may be making a turn!
http://www.startribune.com/local/south/165912136.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/south/165912136.html)
Eagan motorcyclist dies in crash in South Dakota
A 41-year-old man from Eagan died Saturday when his motorcycle hit a car carrying a trailer in central South Dakota's Hughes County, according to the South Dakota State Patrol.
Maksim Deminov's Harley was headed east on Hwy. 14 just east of Blunt, S.D., when he came up behind the trailer, which was being pulled by a pickup driven by Quanna Hager, 52, of Blunt. As Hager slowed in preparation for a left turn, Deminov tried to pass her, hitting the trailer.
The accident happened just after 2 p.m. Saturday. The patrol did not say whether Hager's trailer had turn lights or whether Deminov was wearing a helmet.
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incident number 12900805.
Incident Number: 12900805 Incident Date/Time: 8/10/2012 2:06:00 PM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 34 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 55 Road Condition: DRY
County: BECKER Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: GREWATZ, MARK M , 62 , OF DULUTH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE TRAVELING EB ON HWY34. DEER CAME OUT OF DITCH AND HIT MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLE LOST CONTROL AND WAS LAID DOWN IN EB LANE OF HWY 34.
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Last Updated: 8/10/2012 3:38:00 PM
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Case Number: 12900805 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/10/2012 2:06:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12900805V1P1 Age: 62
Full Name: GREWATZ, MARK M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12900805V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: SANFORD , FARGO
Residence: DULUTH , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12103195.
Incident Number: 12103195 Incident Date/Time: 8/12/2012 12:56:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: NB I35 NORTH OF FARIBAULT Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 60 Road Condition: DRY
County: RICE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RICE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: ANDERSON, DOUGLAS E , 57 , OF DULUTH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Person 2: GLENN, DANIEL H , 54 , OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1989 HARLEY DAVIIDSON MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 2:
2011 CHEVEROLET CAMERO
IncidentDescription: BOTH VEHILES NB MOTORCYCLE REARENDED CAMARO
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Last Updated: 8/12/2012 1:40:00 PM
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incident number 12103195.
Incident Number: 12103195 Incident Date/Time: 8/12/2012 12:56:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: NB I35 NORTH OF FARIBAULT Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 60 Road Condition: DRY
County: RICE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RICE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: ANDERSON, DOUGLAS E , 57 , OF DULUTH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Person 2: GLENN, DANIEL H , 54 , OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1989 HARLEY DAVIIDSON MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 2:
2011 CHEVEROLET CAMERO
IncidentDescription: BOTH VEHILES NB MOTORCYCLE REARENDED CAMARO
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Last Updated: 8/12/2012 1:40:00 PM
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Case Number: 12103195 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/12/2012 12:56:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: UNKNOWN
Person ID: 12103195V1P1 Age: 57
Full Name: ANDERSON, DOUGLAS E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12103195V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: DISTRICT 1 , FARIBAULT
Residence: DULUTH , MN , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12300653.
Incident Number: 12300653 Incident Date/Time: 8/12/2012 2:54:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 4
Number of Vehicles: 3
Location: EB 90 I MP16.3-E OF LUVERNE Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 16 Road Condition: DRY
County: ROCK Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MOYER, THERESA M , 57 , OF LARCHWOOD IA , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: SOLETA, JASON F , 37 , OF HERON LAKE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Person 3: (NAME UNDISCLOSED) , 57 , OF NEKOOSA WI , DRIVER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Person 4: JENSEN, LYNN M , 55 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1997 DODGE RAM
Vehicle 2:
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON MC
Vehicle 3:
2003 HARLEY MC
IncidentDescription: VEH1, 1997 DODGE RAM PK LOST DRESSER, VEH 2 2007 HARLEY MC PULLING A MC TRL, STRUCK THE DRESSER, DRIVER TREAT AND RELEASED VEH 3, 2003 HARLEY MC HIT DEBRIS AND WENT DOWN, DRIVER TO SANFORD IN SOUX FALLS, PASS AT SANFORD LUVERNE. ASSISTED BY ROCK CO.
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Last Updated: 8/12/2012 7:09:27 PM
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Case Number: 12300653 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 8/12/2012 2:54:00 PM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12300653V2P1 Age: 37
Full Name: SOLETA, JASON F Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12300653V2 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: SANFORD LUVERNE , LUVERNE
Residence: HERON LAKE , MN , USA Physical Condition: TREATED AND RELEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Case Number: 12300653 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 8/12/2012 2:54:00 PM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12300653V3D3 Age: 57
Full Name: (NAME UNDISCLOSED) Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12300653V3 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: SANFORD SIOUX FALLS, SD , SIOUX FALLS
Residence: NEKOOSA , WI , US Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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“He was wearing no head protection.” - I'm no English major but I think an English Major by the name of Brent would say this is a bad statement.
Motorcycle driver killed in Vernon County crash
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August 10, 2012 9:00 am • By Matt Johnson | Vernon County Broadcaster
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A 45-year-old Stewartville, Minn., man died as the result of injuries sustained when his motorcycle went off Hwy. 56 in the town of Viroqua and struck a tree, Thursday at 4:23 p.m.
According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department, Richard J. Arneson was eastbound on Hwy. 56 just east of Lewison Road when he lost control of his motorcycle while negotiating a curve.
Arneson’s motorcycle continued off the shoulder of the road and went airborne, striking a tree before it went down an embankment.
“The cause of the fatal injuries was the impact with the tree,” Sheriff John Spears said. “He was wearing no head protection.”
The sheriff’s department noted that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
“That’s a bad combination — alcohol, a motorcycle, no helmet and speed,” Spears said. “Our investigation is continuing. This is a one-vehicle, single fatality, but we will cover all bases.”
Spears said that the sheriff’s department is collecting video evidence from a Viroqua tavern that Arneson visited prior to the crash.
This marks VernonCounty’s ninth traffic fatality for the year of 2012.
The accident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Vernon County Coroner’s Office.
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incident number 12200845.
Incident Number: 12200845 Incident Date/Time: 8/14/2012 5:35:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: EB I-90 MP119 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 119 Road Condition: DRY
County: FARIBAULT Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BLUE EARTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
FARIBAULT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LANOUE, ROBERT , 51 , OF MASCOUCHE QC , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2008 HONDA ST130
IncidentDescription: DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE (V1) WAS EASTBOUND ON I-90 NEAR CITY OF BLUE EARTH. DEER CAME FROM MEDIAN AND STRUCK MOTORCYCLIST, CAUSING CRASH. DRIVER SUSTAINED NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURY TO LEG AND WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL IN BLUE EARTH.
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Last Updated: 8/14/2012 6:51:28 PM
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Case Number: 12200845 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/14/2012 5:35:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12200845V1P1 Age: 51
Full Name: LANOUE, ROBERT Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200845V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: BLUE EARTH , BLUE EARTH, MN
Residence: MASCOUCHE , QC , CANADA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/83055/ (http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/83055/)
Single motorcycle accident sends one to hospital
A single motorcycle accident in Diamond Bluff Township just after 2:20 p.m. Saturday left one with undetermined injuries, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department reported.
Veronica Suvid, 39, of Eagan, Minn., was driving northbound on County Highway OO when her motorcycle left the roadway on a sharp curve. The motorcycle entered the ditch and Suvid was ejected.
She was transported by ambulance to Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing with undetermined injuries. Suvid was wearing a helmet.
Red Wing Paramedics and Ellsworth Area Fire Department assisted at the scene.
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incident number 12603784.
Incident Number: 12603784 Incident Date/Time: 8/18/2012 8:03:00 AM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2600 - (320) 255-2916
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 7 HWY MP35 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 35 Road Condition: DRY
County: BIG STONE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BIG STONE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: BORSTAD, PHILIP J , 59 , OF APPLETON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WB ON HWY 7, DEER RAN NORTH OUT OF DITCH AND HIT DRIVER IN MID AIR KNOCKING DRIVER OFF VEH AND HITTING THE HWY. VEH 1 COME TO REST ON RIGHT SHOULDER
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Last Updated: 8/18/2012 7:04:34 PM
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Incident Number: 12311236 Incident Date/Time: 8/18/2012 7:53:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HIGHWAY 6/HIGHWAY 1 W OF EFFIE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 126 Road Condition: DRY
County: ITASCA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ITASCA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LARSON, BEVERLY J , 49 , OF WINNIPEG MB , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: GROSVENOR, GARY B , 53 , OF WINNIPEG MB , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 2:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: BOTH MOTORCYCLES WERE SOUTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY 6, LEAD MOTORCYCLE (MOTORCYCLE # 2) SLOWED MOVED TO THE RIGHT AND WAS STRUCK BY MOTORCYCLE #1. 53 Y/O MALE DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE # 2 WAS AIRLIFTED TO ST. LUKES IN DULUTH.
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Last Updated: 8/18/2012 1:34:31 PM
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http://www.kare11.com/news/article/987175/391/2-critically-injured-after-motorcycle-hits-power-pole- (http://www.kare11.com/news/article/987175/391/2-critically-injured-after-motorcycle-hits-power-pole-)
2 critically injured after motorcycle hits power pole
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. - The State Patrol says two people are in critical condition after their motorcycle lost control and hit a power pole early Friday morning.
The accident happened around 12:30 a.m. when a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed near 42nd Avenue North and Welcome Avenue North lost control and hit a power pole.
A 29-year-old man from St. Louis Park was driving the motorcycle and a 23-year-old woman from Crystal was a passenger. Both were transported to North Memorial Medical Center.
The State Patrol says both are in critical condition.
Both the Crystal Police Department and the Robbinsdale Police Department assisted in this accident.
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incident number 12405640.
Incident Number: 12405640 Incident Date/Time: 8/19/2012 4:02:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 80TH ST TO SB HWY 52 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: DAKOTA Number of Lanes: 1
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: LEHTONEN, LESLIE W , 51 , OF ST PAUL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
2004 HD ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: SB 52 IN LEFT LANE, CUT ACROSS TO EXIT AND LOST CONTROL IN GRAVEL.
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Last Updated: 8/19/2012 4:49:19 PM
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Case Number: 12405640 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/19/2012 4:02:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 8/19/2012 5:30:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12405640 Age: 51
Full Name: LEHTONEN, LESLIE W Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12405640V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REGIONS , ST PAUL
Residence: ST PAUL , MN , US Physical Condition: CRITICAL CONDITION
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/241178/group/homepage/ (http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/241178/group/homepage/)
Grand Rapids couple injured in motorcycle crash
A husband and wife from Grand Rapids were injured Sunday when their motorcycle ran off the road and struck a downed tree in Crow Wing County.
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
A husband and wife from Grand Rapids were injured Sunday when their motorcycle ran off the road and struck a downed tree in Crow Wing County.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that a 1994 Honda trike-style motorcycle operated by Donald Boyer, 68, was northbound on Minnesota Highway 6 a couple miles north of Crosby just after 1 p.m. when Boyer started pulling over to the side of the road. The motorcycle lurched and went downhill into a grassy ditch, and struck a downed tree. Boyer and his wife, Donnell Boyer, 65, were thrown from the motorcycle.
The Boyers, who both were wearing helmets, were taken to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby with what the Patrol called non-life-threatening injuries.
The Crosby Police Department and Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office were among the other agencies assisting at the accident scene.
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UPDATE: Plymouth Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash Barry Pankonin of Plymouth died in a motorcycle accident very close to his home in Plymouth.
- By Stefanie Briggs (http://plymouth-mn.patch.com/users/stefanie-briggs) and Chris Steller (http://plymouth-mn.patch.com/users/chris-steller)
- Email the authors (http://plymouth-mn.patch.com/articles/fatal-plymouth-motorcycle-accident-under-investigation#)
- August 22, 2012
Email Print Comment Upload Photos and Videos Below are bolded updates to the story about the tragic death of Fridley Police Officer Barry Pankonin, 38, of Plymouth.
Pankonin died in a fatal motorcycle crash that happened at approximately 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. According to Plymouth Police, officers responded to the report of a personal injury crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Kingsview Lane and 13th Avenue North in Plymouth.
On arrival, officers located a male victim who had sustained serious injuries. The victim was transported by ambulance to North Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 4:15 p.m.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report said Pankonin "died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident."
The report confirms that Pankonin's home address was at 14730 13th Avenue North, which was less than 50 feet away from the crash site.
At the time of the crash, Pankonin had been alone on the motorcycle and had been wearing a helmet. Plymouth Capt. Jeff Swiatkiewicz said police do not believe there is any indication that alcohol or drugs were involved.
Plymouth Police Chief Michael Goldstein said the following about the investigation into the accident:
"The case is still under investigation," Goldstein said. "The State Patrol’s Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting as they do on all fatal crashes. It would be premature and irresponsible for the police department to either confirm or deny what has been learned through any hearsay."
Once we have the State Patrol’s report, our investigators will be able to close out the complete case and we will be able to release more information at that time, he said.
"This was a tragic accident and our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased, his family and friends along with the members of the Fridley Police Department," Goldstein said.
According to the Star Tribune (http://www.startribune.com/local/north/167088845.html?refer=y&refer=y), Pankonin is survived by his partner, Scott Stevenson, his parents and three siblings: a brother and two sisters.
Fridley officials learned at a debriefing Wednesday that a tenative schedule has Pankonin's funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 with visitation beforehand and on Friday, Aug. 24.
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I never posted that one because of absolutely zero details about the accident. Only 50 feet from home makes this very interesting.
I found this from the local Sun newspaper:
"According to reports, Pankonin’s motorcycle went off the road and struck a tree at approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, shortly after he left his home in Plymouth. No other vehicles or persons were involved in the accident."
I wonder if there was an equipment issue, making the investigation more diligent than most.
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Either an equipment issue or a sudden medical problem. Whatever the cause it is truly tragic.
One of my neighbors was injured over the weekend (three cervical vertebrae broken) after hitting a deer on Stagecoach in Afton, perhaps a mile from where we both live. He never wears a helmet and is incredibly fortunate as he was thrown from the bike into the woods.
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Bummer. I swear the deer are becoming the most common denominator of the accidents I hear about the last year or so.
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http://www.startribune.com/local/168163226.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/168163226.html)
Motorcycles collide head-on in central Minn., killing both riders
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: August 31, 2012 - 11:52 AM
A motorcyclist attempting to pass a vehicle on a central Minnesota road collided head-on with another motorcycle coming the other way, killing both riders, authorities said Friday.
The collision occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday on County Road 4 in Gilmanton Township, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
Dead at the scene a few miles west of Foley were Larry Sorenson, 61, of West Union, Minn., and Patrick Ogg, 52, of Foley, the Sheriff's Office said.
Ogg was heading east on County Road 4 and attempting to pass a vehicle when he struck Sorenson's westbound motorcycle, the Sheriff's Office added.
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It is an odd accident. According to CBS, Ogg was attempting to pass eastbound vehicles on County Road 4, police say, as Sorenson was trying to pass westbound vehicles.
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Bummer. I swear the deer are becoming the most common denominator of the accidents I hear about the last year or so.
I'll try to remove another one of these varmints off the potential threats list in the coming months. I hate the bastards until the bacon-wrapped back strap is on the grill.
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Bummer. I swear the deer are becoming the most common denominator of the accidents I hear about the last year or so.
I'll try to remove another one of these varmints off the potential threats list in the coming months. I hate the bastards until the bacon-wrapped back strap is on the grill.
Don't stop at one! Take out as many as you can.
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Bummer. I swear the deer are becoming the most common denominator of the accidents I hear about the last year or so.
I'll try to remove another one of these varmints off the potential threats list in the coming months. I hate the bastards until the bacon-wrapped back strap is on the grill.
Don't stop at one! Take out as many as you can.
+ a million
granted I've only been on bikes a few years but have seen more deer this year than all other years combined
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incident number 12200946.
Incident Number: 12200946 Incident Date/Time: 9/5/2012 3:06:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 7 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 126 Road Condition: DRY
County: MCLEOD Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MCLEOD COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SMITH, JOHN L , 56 , OF DARWIN MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2007 YAMAHA SCOOTER
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND WHEN HE LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO THE DITCH.
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Last Updated: 9/5/2012 7:56:46 PM
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Case Number: 12200946 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/5/2012 3:06:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 9/5/2012 7:15:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12200946V1P1 Age: 56
Full Name: SMITH, JOHN L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200946V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST CLOUD HOSPITAL , ST CLOUD
Residence: DARWIN , MN , USA Physical Condition: MINOR INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 120455424.
Incident Number: 120455424 Incident Date/Time: 9/5/2012 3:08:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 7/22 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: MCLEOD Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
HUTCHINSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
MCLEOD COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: BENJAMIN, GRANT W , 22 , OF LITCHFIELD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD START
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO THE NORTH DITCH AND WAS EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE
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Case Number: 120455424 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/5/2012 3:08:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 9/5/2012 6:30:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 120455424V1P1 Age: 22
Full Name: BENJAMIN, GRANT W Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 120455424V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST. CLOUD , ST. CLOUD
Residence: LITCHFIELD , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12200959.
Incident Number: 12200959 Incident Date/Time: 9/8/2012 3:05:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 13 APPROX 3 MILES NORTH OF NEW RICHLAND Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: WASECA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WASECA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: KAUFFMAN, MANDY J , 34 , OF WASECA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: GEIBE, JON C , 56 , OF MORRISTOWN MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
Vehicle 2:
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: PASS CAR V MOTORCYCLE FATALITY CRASH. JEEP WAS S/B ON HWY 13, AND STRUCK MOTORCYCLE HEAD-ON IN N/B LANE. CAUSE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. ASSISTING AT THE SCENE WAS NEW RICHLAND FIRE/RESCUE.
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incident number 12103601.
Incident Number: 12103601 Incident Date/Time: 9/8/2012 9:00:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: I90 WB 4 EAST OF HWY16 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 199 Road Condition: DRY
County: MOWER Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MOWER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HINCKLEY, ROBERT C , 55 , OF SHEFFIELD IA , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 HARLEY MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WESTBOUND I90 IN RIGHT LANE STRUCK DEER.
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Last Updated: 9/8/2012 11:07:48 PM
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incident number 12103606.
Incident Number: 12103606 Incident Date/Time: 9/9/2012 4:59:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: EB 90 I MP 275 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 275 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
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Person 1: HULSING, EMERALD M , 26 , OF WINONA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : TREATED AND RELEASED
Vehicle 1:
2003 SUZUKI ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: V1 WAS DRIVING EB AND STRUCK RACOON CAUSING DRIVER TO CRASH.
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Last Updated: 9/9/2012 6:42:14 AM
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incident number 12103607.
Incident Number: 12103607 Incident Date/Time: 9/9/2012 1:09:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 30 AT FILLMORE CO RD 11 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: FILLMORE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FILLMORE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MARSHALL, KEITH W , 41 , OF SPRING VALLEY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2000 VICTORY MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS TRAVELLING N/B ON FILLMORE CO RD 11, FAILED TO STOP AT STOP SIGN FOR HWY 30, ENTERED RIGHT DITCH, OVER-CORRECTED, AND WAS THROWN FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Last Updated: 9/9/2012 2:24:11 PM
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incident number 12103618.
Incident Number: 12103618 Incident Date/Time: 9/10/2012 3:15:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: US HWY 14 AT WINONA CR 30 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 248 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: SIDESWIPE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WINONA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: GERNES, DANIEL D , 48 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: COIL, ADAM A , 28 , OF LAKE LILLIAN MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1996 FORD ASPIRE
Vehicle 2:
2007 VICTORY MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: CAR WAS EB ON US HWY 14 MOTORCYCLE WAS EB ON US HWY 14 CAR WAS BRAKING FOR STOPPED TRAFFIC BLEW A TIRE ENTERED WB LANE A VEHICLES COLLIDED
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Last Updated: 9/10/2012 4:59:00 PM
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incident number 12300744.
Incident Number: 12300744 Incident Date/Time: 9/10/2012 3:59:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 7 - 2 E OF CLARA CITY Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 92 Road Condition: DRY
County: CHIPPEWA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: SCHOEP, DARRELL R , 47 , OF CLARA CITY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1983 HONDA MC
IncidentDescription: MC W/B ON HWY 7 - DRIVER LOST CONTROL IN THE CURVE, STRONG CROSSWIND. WENT OFF ROAD RIGHT SIDE,MC ROLLED, AND DRIVER EJECTED.
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Last Updated: 9/10/2012 6:24:00 PM
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This is a tough one for me. Jim was a fellow rider in our department who serviced my equipment. The word is that Jim was still upright as he went into the ditch and then struck something while trying to ride the bike back out of the ditch. Jim and I would discuss helmet use on occasion but his decision, which I do respect, to not wear a helmet is how he rolled. It's a very sad week for us and I miss him terribly right now.
ID'd: Blaine man who died in motorcycle crash
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 11, 2012 - 11:26 AM
Authorities on Tuesday identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash while riding with others in east-central Minnesota on a pleasant weekend afternoon.
James W. Kline, 55, of Blaine, was killed when he crashed his motorcycle Saturday afternoon on Cross Lake Road, about a quarter-mile south of Forest Road just east of Pine City, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner's office.
Kline and the other motorcyclists came to a "curvy area around [Cross Lake], caught part of a ditch and lost control," said Chief Deputy Scott Blackwell of the Pine County Sheriff's Office. No other motorcyclists went down, Blackwell added.
Kline, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken from the scene to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale and died the next day, according to the Pine County Sheriff's Office.
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Very sorry to hear about your friend Paul, my condolences. Hang on to the good memeories of your friend.
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Thank you Hope. While not one to look for a silver lining from a tragedy, Jim was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma and Colon cancer. We can't help but wonder if the effects of the chemo contributed to the crash. In a sense, we are taking solace in the fact he died while riding, and not from wasting away from the cancer. Always hard to lose someone you work with everyday nonetheless.
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It is indeed exceedingly difficult to deal with such losses. I am very sorry to hear of his death, especially under such circumstances.
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How many times have you navigated around a barricade, thinking it really wasn't going to be that bad? I think this is a good case why you would never want to do this after dark.
Superior motorcyclist, 75, in critical condition after plunge into washout
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
A 75-year-old Superior man was reported in critical condition Thursday after driving his motorcycle into a water-filled gully on Wednesday night.
A witness told Superior police that he saw a motorcycle drive northbound on Marina Drive and maneuver slowly between barricades that blocked a washout caused by June flooding, police said in a news release.
When the witness didn’t see the motorcycle shortly after, he walked over and saw the driver and motorcycle in the creek at the gully’s bottom and called 911, police said.
Emergency crews arrived about 8:40 p.m. and found the man unconscious and unresponsive. CPR was given and the man was taken to Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. His name won’t be released until relatives are notified, police said.
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incident number 12271501.
Incident Number: 12271501 Incident Date/Time: 9/11/2012 9:04:00 PM
MSP District: 2700 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2700 - (218) 302-6127
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: NB I 35 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 254 Road Condition: DRY
County: ST. LOUIS Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: LAMMI, RYAN A , 28 , OF DULUTH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
2001 KAWASAKI ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE RAN OFF RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD, STRUCK BRIDGE WALL AND EJECTED OFF MOTORCYCLE.
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Case Number: 12271501 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/11/2012 9:04:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 9/13/2012 6:00:00 AM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12271501V1P1 Age: 28
Full Name: LAMMI, RYAN A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12271501V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST. MARYS HOSPITAL , DULUTH, MN
Residence: DULUTH , MN , USA Physical Condition: NOT DOCUMENTED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12200973.
Incident Number: 12200973 Incident Date/Time: 9/13/2012 6:04:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 196TH AVE/COUNTY RD 38; WEST OF NORTHRUP, MN Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: MARTIN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: METZ, GRANT L , 57 , OF FAIRMONT MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 YAMAHA ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: V1, WB ON 175TH ST; LOST CONTROL IN CURVE AND STRUCK SIGN POST
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Case Number: 12200973 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 9/13/2012 6:04:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: 9/13/2012 7:00:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12200973V1P1 Age: 57
Full Name: METZ, GRANT L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12200973V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: IMMANUEL ST JOSEPHS , MANKATO, MN
Residence: FAIRMONT , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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SUV driver suspected of intoxication in E. Bethel crash that killed 2 on motorcycle
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 17, 2012 - 11:27 AM
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at an East Bethel intersection, killing both riders on the motorcycle and landing the SUV driver in jail on suspicion of being drunk at the time, authorities said Monday.
The crash occurred about 7:40 p.m. Sunday at Viking Boulevard and Rendova Street, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Dead at the scene were a 48-year-old man from St. Francis and a 46-year-old woman from Big Lake, the Sheriff's Office added. Their identities were being withheld pending notification of relatives.
Under arrest is a 42-year-old woman from Bethel, the Sheriff's Office said. She is suspected of criminal-vehicular homicide and has yet to be charged.
"The driver exhibited signs that she was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage," said Sheriff's Cmdr. Paul Sommer, who added that any potential charges would reveal precisely how far over the legal limit of 0.08 percent blood alcohol content the woman was at the time.
The motorcycle was heading west on Viking Boulevard and braking heavily before it hit the SUV on the driver's side door, the Sheriff's Office said.
Authorities say they are less clear about the SUV's movements before the crash or even what road it was on before ending up pointed south and then struck on the driver's side precisely between the two doors.
"There were no witnesses to the accident, and the suspect gives a statement that is conflicting to the physical evidence," said Sommer, "so we can't say for sure if she was on Rendova or just doing a U-turn on Viking."
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35W pileup leaves motorcyclist dead
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 19, 2012 - 8:34 AM
A four-vehicle pileup on a busy interstate in Bloomington left a motorcyclist dead, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 3:25 p.m. Tuesday on southbound Interstate 35W at 94th Street and killed motorcyclist Michael W. Sjoberg, 66, of Minneapolis, the State Patrol said. No one else was hurt.
According to the patrol:
Sjoberg "slowed abruptly" as traffic in front of him was slowing down. A car behind Sjoberg pushed the motorcycle into the car ahead. The car behind the motorcycle then veered into the left lane and struck a minivan.
All drivers had on their seat belts, and Sjoberg was wearing a helmet.
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Thankfully, not a crash but a sad case of stupidity.
Police: Motorcyclist riding with 2 little kids, no helmets said, 'We do it all the time'
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 19, 2012 - 12:50 PM
A motorcyclist is due in court to answer allegations that he was zipping along a Dakota County highway with his 3-year-old daughter seated in front of him and his 5-year-old boy son behind -- all without helmets on.
Michael B. Johnson, 44, of Mendota Heights, was charged in District Court by summons with child endangerment, a gross misdemeanor. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance in the case on Oct. 1.
Helmet use in Minnesota is required for anyone on a motorcycle who is 17 or younger. The charge alleges that Johnson put the children "in a situation likely to substantially harm" them physically or "cause [their] death."
"They're my kids, we do it all the time!" read a police report, quoting Johnson soon after he was stopped a few blocks east of Hwy. 13. "My kids ride their own motorcycles. I ride a motorcycle. . . . This is like . . . for our family. . . . Do you know what I mean?"
A telephone message was left Wednesday seeking comment from Johnson.
Police Chief Mike Aschenbrener said Wednesday, "I cannot imagine putting a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old on a motorcycle and heading out onto a state highway."
According to the criminal complaint:
A police officer spotted Johnson shortly after 8:20 p.m. Aug. 3 on northbound on the north end of Hwy. 13 (Sibley Memorial Hwy.) near Annapolis Street, with the two children riding along. All were without head gear. Only Johnson had on protective eyewear.
The officer turned around and "had to travel at a high rate of speed" to catch up to the motorcycle and make Johnson pull over. The speed limit on that stretch of highway is 40 miles per hour.
The boy's feet could not reach the foot rests, and there were no foot rests available for the girl.
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35W pileup leaves motorcyclist dead
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 19, 2012 - 8:34 AM
A four-vehicle pileup on a busy interstate in Bloomington left a motorcyclist dead, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 3:25 p.m. Tuesday on southbound Interstate 35W at 94th Street and killed motorcyclist Michael W. Sjoberg, 66, of Minneapolis, the State Patrol said. No one else was hurt.
According to the patrol:
Sjoberg "slowed abruptly" as traffic in front of him was slowing down. A car behind Sjoberg pushed the motorcycle into the car ahead. The car behind the motorcycle then veered into the left lane and struck a minivan.
All drivers had on their seat belts, and Sjoberg was wearing a helmet.
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Boo. So a car rear-ending a motorcyclist and crushing him into another car is "slowing abruptly". Is it just me or does the writeup make it sound like the MCist was at fault?
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The wording is similar in the trooper's report. It's not beyond possibility that the motorcyclist panic braked if he briefly looked away, then saw a sea of brake lights when he looked back. At any rate, fault will lie with the motorist for hitting him regardless for not giving enough space.
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Incident Number: 12406400 Incident Date/Time: 9/18/2012 3:24:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2400 - (651) 779-5900
Number of Individuals: 4
Number of Vehicles: 4
Location: SB 35W I AT 94TH ST W Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 3
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: WATERMAN, THOMAS J , 25 , OF BURNSVILLE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: SJOBERG, MICHAEL W , 66 , OF MINNEAPOLIS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Person 3: SIMONSON, RANDALL W , 20 , OF LAKEVILLE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 4: LEE, SAMUEL Y , 25 , OF APPLE VALLEY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 4 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 MAZDA 3
Vehicle 2:
1998 HARLEYDAVIDSON ROAD STRT
Vehicle 3:
2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Vehicle 4:
2001 TOYOTA SIENNA
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON 35W WHEN TRAFFIC SLOWED. VEH 1 STOPPED AND VEH 2 SLOWED ABRUPTLY CAUSING VEH 3 TO PUSH VEH 2 INTO VEH 1. VEH 3 THEN VEERED INTO THE LEFT LANE STRIKING VEH 4. THE RIDER OF VEH 2 SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES.
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Last Updated: 9/18/2012 6:58:07 PM
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BTW, I noticed the same reporter (Paul Walsh) reports all motorcycle crashes for the Strib. He would probably invite feedback on any wording issues.
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Or maybe Veh 1 stopped, Veh 2 was stopping and Veh 3 wasn't paying attention?
Just saying...
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Motorcyclist hits farm tractor from behind, dies on C. Minn. highway
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 20, 2012 - 8:20 AM
A motorcyclist hit a slow-moving farm tractor from behind on a central Minnesota highway and was killed, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on southbound Hwy. 10, about half way between Sauk Rapids and Rice, according to the State Patrol.
Dead at the scene was John R. Mihlbauer, 45, of St. Cloud. The patrol said he was not wearing a helmet.
The tractor's driver, Charles M. Ertl, 56, of St. Joseph, Minn., was unhurt.
Ertl was driving his tractor in the right lane of the highway at 18 miles per hour and had three flashing lights illuminated, according to the patrol. Mihlbauer hit the tractor's mower blade mounted on the rear.
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incident number 12103789.
Incident Number: 12103789 Incident Date/Time: 9/22/2012 8:54:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: SB I 35 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 59 Road Condition: DRY
County: RICE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RICE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HOWE, REBECCA A , 33 , OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: CARTER, KAYLA N , 15 , OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 KAWASAKI STREET BIKE
IncidentDescription: MC TRAVELLING SB ON I 35 LOST CONTROL AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. DRIVER LAID DOWN THE BIKE CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH RIDERS.
Information Complete: INFORMATION IS NOT COMPLETE
Last Updated: 9/22/2012 10:23:23 AM
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Case Number: 12103789 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/22/2012 8:54:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 12103789V1P1 Age: 33
Full Name: HOWE, REBECCA A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12103789V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REGIONS , ST PAUL, MN
Residence: INVER GROVE HEIGHTS , MN , US Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/48297/ (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/48297/)
New Richmond man killed in motorcycle-deer crash
CYLON - St. Croix County deputies responded to reports of a crash in the Town of Cylon on Thursday, Sept. 20.
The crash happened at about 7:30 p.m. on Coutny Road S, just east of 215th Street in the Town of Cylon.
When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a motorcycle, driven by Richard J. Shade, 47, of New Richmond, had struck a deer, causing Shade to lose control of the vehicle.
Shade was ejected from the vehicle and air lifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., with serious injuries. On Sept. 21, the sheriff's office was notified that Shade had died of injuries sustained in the crash.
According to the sheriff’s report, Shade was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Also assisting at the scene was Deer Park Fire and First Responders, New Richmond EMS and New Richmond Fire and Rescue.
The crash, which marks the 12th fatality of 2012, is under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.
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The crash, which marks the 12th fatality of 2012, is under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.
12th fatality related to motorcycles? for the whole state?
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The crash, which marks the 12th fatality of 2012, is under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.
12th fatality related to motorcycles? for the whole state?
I think it's just St. Croix County. I believe they have a disproportionate amount of riders in that county due to the bigger towns (Stillwater, Hudson) in proximity.
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Hit the critter straight on I say.
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incident number 12300780.
Incident Number: 12300780 Incident Date/Time: 9/23/2012 10:29:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 71 S OF JACKSON Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 7 Road Condition: DRY
County: JACKSON Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: AYERS, TYLER J , 22 , OF JACKSON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2007 KAWASAKI ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID RACCOON IN ROADWAY, LOST CONTROL & LAYED BIKE DOWN.
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Last Updated: 9/24/2012 3:38:00 AM
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Another M/C fatal, due to a cager's error.
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incident number 12201010.
Incident Number: 12201010 Incident Date/Time: 9/24/2012 3:46:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 22 AND VICTORY DRIVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 50 Road Condition: DRY
County: BLUE EARTH Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BLUE EARTH COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
MANKATO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: JOHNSON, JENI L , 35 , OF VERNON CENTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Person 2: JAROS, BRENDA G , 54 , OF MANKATO MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 3: HELLER-ZIMPRICH, SARA J , 48 , OF MANKATO MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 2:
2009 FORD FOCUS
IncidentDescription: VEH #1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 22 APPROACHING SOUTH VICTORY DRIVE. VEH #2 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON VICTORY DRIVE TURNING NORTHBOUND ONTO HWY 22. DRIVER OF VEH #1 BRAKED SUDDENLY TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH VEH #2. DRIVER OF VEH #1 LOST CONTROL AND WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEH. MANKATO FIRE DEPT AND GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 9/24/2012 9:21:20 PM
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Not a motorcycle but worthwhile to read and appreciate the damage a flying turkey can cause.
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incident number 12103815.
Incident Number: 12103815 Incident Date/Time: 9/24/2012 6:13:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: SB I-35 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 21 Road Condition: DRY
County: FREEBORN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
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Person 1: HAUKOOS, RONALD S , 72 , OF BRICELYN MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: HAUKOOS, MARY L , 66 , OF BRICELYN MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2003 HONDA CIVIC LX
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE (V1) TRAVELING SB I-35. WILD TURKEY STRUCK PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW OF V1 RESULTING IN FACIAL INJURIES TO PASSENGER. PASSENGER TRANSPORTED BY ELLENDALE AMBULANCE TO ALBERT LEA.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 9/24/2012 7:55:09 PM
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incident number 12406588.
Incident Number: 12406588 Incident Date/Time: 9/25/2012 4:53:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: NB 494 TO TAMARACK Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: WASHINGTON Number of Lanes: 1
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WOODBURY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Person 1: DAHLBERG, TODD M , 51 , OF EAGAN MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
1997 YAMA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: NB 494 RAMP TO TAMARACK DRIVER RAN OFF ROAD TO LEFT AND WAS EJECTED FROM MC.
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Last Updated: 9/25/2012 7:23:52 PM
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Case Number: 12406588 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/25/2012 4:53:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12406588V1P1 Age: 51
Full Name: DAHLBERG, TODD M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12406588V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REGIONS , ST PAUL
Residence: EAGAN , MN , USA Physical Condition: NOT DOCUMENTED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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PK- I know you probably already answered this but where do you find these reports? There was a bike accident today down on twisty 60 that I was searching for but couldn't find any info. Black sportbike hauled away in pieces, I was wondering what happened to the rider.
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See linky: https://app.dps.mn.gov/mspmedia/CurrentSearch.asp
Keep in mind this is strictly for accidents the State Patrol was tasked with filing the report. As of this morning, there is no filing for any incident on Hwy 60. This suggests to me that only county or local authorities were involved. In this case, it then becomes a hit or miss whether any local media will pick up on it. I know about fatal M/C accidents that had absolutely no coverage whatsoever. Likewise, I've seen relatively minor crashes down at the far corners of the state get splattered all over media up and down the Mississippi valley and in the metro newspapers.
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incident number 12103891.
Incident Number: 12103891 Incident Date/Time: 10/1/2012 5:09:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 105 AND CR 5 NORTH OF LYLE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: MOWER Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MOWER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: CLEGHORN, TOD A , 50 , OF ROCKFORD IA , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: CLEGHORN, TAMI S , 47 , OF ROCKFORD IA , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle :
VEH YR UNKNOWN MAKE UNKNOWNMODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 1:
1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON MC
IncidentDescription: MC TRAVELING EB ON CR 5 LAID BIKE DOWN TO AVOID A COLLISION WHEN TURNING ONTO NB HWY 105.
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Last Updated: 10/1/2012 7:21:37 PM
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Case Number: 12103891 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 10/1/2012 5:09:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12103891V1P1 Age: 50
Full Name: CLEGHORN, TOD A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12103891V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MCHS AUSTIN , AUSTIN, MN
Residence: ROCKFORD , IA , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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This is why you need to take a deep breath when a motorist upsets you. The riders might very well have been innocent but speeding up to kick the door of an angry motorist is not the brightest move.
http://www.startribune.com/local/172310611.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/172310611.html)
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Driver charged with shooting motorcyclist in face outside Isanti Police HQ
Article by: PAUL WALSH and KELLY SMITH , Star Tribune staff writers
Updated: October 2, 2012 - 2:50 PM
A 71-year-old man was charged Tuesday with confronting two motorcyclists in the Isanti Police Department parking lot and shooting one of them in the chin in what authorities described as the bloody culmination of a cat-and-mouse road rage incident on Hwy. 65.
Joseph D. Kadlec, 71, of Cambridge, Minn., was charged with three felonies: first-degree assault, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and first-degree attempted manslaughter. Kadlec has been jailed since the shooting Saturday afternoon and was scheduled to appear in court later Tuesday.
Kadlec has a permit to carry a gun, according to the Isanti County Sheriff's Office. He also has been involved in five other road rage incidents in the past four years, according to the criminal complaint in this case.
The shooting victim, Kyle W. Ronning, 29, of Columbia Heights, was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center. He was in satisfactory condition.
A fellow motorcyclist and roommate, Matthew D. Larowe, 30, was at the scene but unharmed.
The bullet entered "directly into [Ronning's] chin just below his bottom lip," according to the complaint, filed in Isanti County District Court, read. The bullet broke several of Ronning's teeth, the complaint added, and was "protruding from the lower portion of his right ear."
In a brief telephone interview Tuesday, Larowe said he and Ronning were "out enjoying the weather" on their motorcycles and it was Kadlec who "was definitely out of line."
"Sweet," was Larowe's response, when hearing that Kadlec had been charged.
Other incidents involving defendant
In the earlier incidents, Kadlec was never charged or ticketed but was "certainly party to all five cases," said Isanti County Attorney Jeff Edblad.
In one case, Edblad said, Kadlec was involved in a motorcycle-car crash and officers called to the scene reported both drivers yelling obscenities at them. "I've work with the best; you sure as [expletive] aren't one of them," Kadlec reportedly told officers.
In a March 2009 incident involving Kadlec, one vehicle was trying to pass another and the two later collided in what was alleged as intentional ramming, Edblad added.
While Saturday's incident remains under investigation, Edblad said he doesn't expect the two motorcyclists to be charged.
The latest incident is part of a growing number of road rage cases in his county in recent years, he said, although it's rare for it to end in such violence.
"Unfortunately, we do see road rage incidents that have been occurring more and more frequently over the years, but we never see something of this level," Edblad said. "We all see it out there [on roadways] every day - the lack of civility and courtesy."
According to the complaint against Kadlec:
Witnesses driving along Hwy. 65 told police that they saw Kadlec's car, his wife with him, and Ronning and Larowe speed by. The car swerved toward Ronning and Larowe, prompting the two men to speed up to Kadlec, and one of the motorcyclists then kicked Kadlec's car.
The motorcyclists attempted to pass the car "again and again." In response, Kadlec "jerked his car at the motorcycles."
At one point, one of the motorcyclists "gave [Kadlec] the finger," prompting Kadlec to swerve toward his rivals again.
From there, the motorcyclists ended up in the Police Department parking lot. Two officers leaving the headquarters heard a gunshot. One of them led the wounded man away from the car scene while the other yelled at Kadlec.
Kadlec told police about the confrontation on Hwy. 65 and said something about kicking.
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incident number 12509519.
Incident Number: 12509519 Incident Date/Time: 10/2/2012 9:55:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: 31484 47 HWY Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: ISANTI Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ISANTI COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Thu Oct 4 12:00:00 CDT 2012
Person 2: BOLLIN, JOSEPH R , 46 , OF PRINCETON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2002 KAWK ROAD-STRT
Vehicle 2:
1996 MERC SABLE
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 MOTORCYCLE TRAVELING SB VEH 2 PC TOWING A PICKUP TRUCK NB. VEH 2 CROSSED CENTER LINE INTO SB LANES. VEH 1 AND VEH 2 COLLIDED HEAD ON IN SB LANE
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Last Updated: 10/3/2012 3:42:06 AM
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/48542/ (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/48542/)
Crash closes Hwy. 63, south of Hwy. 10
At least two patients were transported -- one by medical helicopter -- from the scene of a motorcycle versus car accident late Wednesday afternoon on Hwy. 63 near County Road K.
At least two patients were transported -- one by medical helicopter -- from the scene of a motorcycle versus car accident late Wednesday afternoon on Hwy. 63 near County Road K.
Pierce County authorities were alerted to the crash about 4:30 p.m. Because one of the motorcycle occupants is believed to have severed a limb, the helicopter was requested before EMS personnel had reached the scene.
Ellsworth Area Ambulance soon requested a second helicopter and a third ambulance from Prescott. Ellsworth Fire was also assisting sheriff's deputies at the scene.
According to preliminary investigation, the car, a Kia, was southbound and the motorcycle northbound when the collision occurred. Sheriff's deputies also said three were injured.
The crash was said to be just north of Ben Dilly's, 4306 Hwy. 63.
More details will be posted when they become available.
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Vehicle 1:
1997 YAMA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: NB 494 RAMP TO TAMARACK DRIVER RAN OFF ROAD TO LEFT AND WAS EJECTED FROM MC.
My local ramp. A decreasing radius to the right as you come off 494. The ALCOHOL DETECTED probably didn't help his perception or response.
At the same interchange, on the ramp from Tamarack to NB 494 - a gentle bend, but pretty much a straight shot - a large white SUV managed to go off the right side and into a drainage pond about 15-feet below the shoulder the other morning. Rough way to start the day.
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http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/rushford-man-pleads-no-contest-in-drunken-motorcycle-crash/article_41539f32-0e9d-11e2-a468-001a4bcf887a.html (http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/rushford-man-pleads-no-contest-in-drunken-motorcycle-crash/article_41539f32-0e9d-11e2-a468-001a4bcf887a.html)
Rushford man pleads no contest in drunken motorcycle crash
14 hours ago • By Chris Hubbuch | chubbuch@lacrossetribune.com
A Rushford, Minn., man was convicted Thursday of two felony drunken driving charges in connection with motorcycle crash that left a 16-year-old passenger with a brain injury.
David Carlson, 52, pleaded no contest to second or more offense operating while intoxicated causing injury and fifth offense OWI as part of an agreement with the state.
He faces up to three years in prison on each charge, though prosecutors agreed to ask that any sentences he receive run concurrently.
In July, the girl had gone to Catfish Days in Trempealeau with a neighbor and later to the Jail House tavern, where she met Carlson, who agreed to give her a motorcycle ride, according to a criminal complaint. Carlson was following another bike when he lost control on a curve and crashed into a cornfield off Hwy. D northeast of Holmen.
Carlson’s blood-alcohol level was 0.173 percent, nearly three times the legal limit, said Assistant District Attorney Amesia Xiong.
The girl suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as a gash on her thigh. Her parents said Thursday she still can attend only a half day of school.
Carlson, who entered the courtroom with a walker, said he had no memory of the crash.
“I have a severe head injury,” he told Judge Todd Bjerke.
Carlson has four OWI convictions since 1993, according to court records, though the complaint lists six previous drunken driving offenses. Court records indicate he was sentenced in 1999 to 10 years probation for a felony OWI in Texas and had his probation revoked in 2007.
Carlson is scheduled to return to court for sentencing Nov. 12.
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Sorry for the tangent ...
But what the hell is a 16 year old girl doing in a place where she can get a ride from a drunk 52 year old? Mr. Carlson has a history of bad decisions, but it still makes me wonder why he would even risk putting himself near the trouble of a hauling a young girl on the back of his bike. He was begging for trouble, aware or not.
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Sorry for the tangent ...
But what the hell is a 16 year old girl doing in a place where she can get a ride from a drunk 52 year old? Mr. Carlson has a history of bad decisions, but it still makes me wonder why he would even risk putting himself near the trouble of a hauling a young girl on the back of his bike. He was begging for trouble, aware or not.
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The girl suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as a gash on her thigh. Her parents said Thursday she still can attend only a half day of school.....................
what ??? traumatic brain injury, half a day of school.......
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Here's one: http://www.kare11.com/news/article/994460/396/High-speed-motorcycle-chase-in-metro-ends-in-crash (http://www.kare11.com/news/article/994460/396/High-speed-motorcycle-chase-in-metro-ends-in-crash)
I was suprised at how close the cops were at the end.
Andy
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"Roeske says an ambulance was called to scene, but Roeske believes the victim was not transported to the hospital."
Nope, this one goes straight to jail!
I watched it a couple times in slomo and have a few thoughts
1) half-assed attempt to run, really wasn't going that much faster than the surrounding traffic
2) exiting the ramp he put himself in far left lane - I interpret his intention was to turn left
3) he appears (grainy) to start a gradual left (perhaps body steering - based on his wide arc turns between traffic) and panics
4) I think I see hte front end dip as he puts on the brakes and heads straight
5) ATGATT saved him from showing up to court in a wheelchair
6) I want to see the remaining footage where the officer comes out the squad with weapon drawn and cuffs the dude
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what ??? traumatic brain injury, half a day of school.......
Brains are not an easy organ to heal. You can function but persistent headaches, double vision, foggy thinking, etc are common during the healing phase. Having her attend school is training the brain to focus and renew it's logic and reasoning function. Most likely she is taking meds that allow her to function for a while but eventually she needs to go home and sleep. I watched a coworker go through this phase for over two years after a harsh brain injury.
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http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/84135/ (http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/84135/)
Man charged in death of motorcycle passenger
A Beldenville man was charged Oct. 2 in Pierce County Circuit Court with vehicular homicide and reckless driving, causing bodily harm.
By: Jason Schulte, The Republican Eagle
A Beldenville man was charged Oct. 2 in Pierce County Circuit Court with vehicular homicide and reckless driving, causing bodily harm.
George D. Budd, 54, is scheduled to make his first court appearance 10:45 a.m., Oct. 23. Both charges, which stem from a March 17 incident in Martell, are felonies.
According to the criminal complaint:
At about 8:10 p.m. March 17, Pierce County sheriff’s deputies were called to a car versus motorcycle accident on 650th Street, north of County Road J.
When officers arrived, Budd identified himself as the driver of the car. He said he was southbound on 650th Street, approaching his driveway at N7652, when he noticed the headlight from an oncoming vehicle in the distance. He said that as he started to make his turn, the motorcycle came over the hill at a high rate of speed and struck his car.
The report says Budd was asked three times if he had had anything to drink before he finally said yes after his preliminary breath test registered a .13. He was given a series of field sobriety tests, including another breath test, which showed a .128. He was taken to River Falls Area Hospital for a blood draw and then taken to Pierce County Jail and booked on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Deputies again asked Budd for his version of what happened. He said the motorcycle came up over the hill at a high rate of speed and collided with the front passenger side of his truck.
He said he saw the motorcycle’s driver, identified as Glen Nelson, 48, Hammond, hit the windshield of his truck, but didn’t see his passenger, Julie Nelson, 47. Budd was unsure of the motorcycle’s speed but estimated it to be at least 65 mph. He said he was not injured.
In the meantime, deputies found Glen, who was conscious, but severely injured. He kept asking what happened and about his wife. Deputies also found Julie, who was unresponsive. Both Nelsons were transported to Regions Hospital due to the severity of their injuries.
The wife was pronounced dead the next day. The husband was a patient in the hospital until July.
In April, deputies got the results back from the state on Budd’s blood draw, which showed a .11.
The vehicular homicide is a Class G felony, with a maximum penalty of $25,000 and 10 years in prison. The reckless driving is a Class I felony with the maximums being $10,000 and 42 months in prison.
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http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/84136/ (http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/84136/)
Minnesota, Wisconsin see high number of motorcycle fatalities
Motorcyclists have had a rough year in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
By: Sarah Gorvin, The Republican Eagle
Motorcyclists have had a rough year in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
According to information from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, both states have already exceeded last year’s motorcyclist fatality totals.
As of Sept. 20, 47 motorcyclists have died in Minnesota; there were 42 motorcyclist fatalities for all of 2011.
In Wisconsin, the number of fatalities as of Sept. 30 was 98. That’s 13 more than in all of 2011.
Pierce County Sheriff Nancy Hove said having motorcycle fatalities isn’t uncommon for Pierce County.
“We always do,” she said.
Just last week, 65-year-old Dennis Manning, of Pine Island, died after the motorcycle he was driving collided with an SUV driven by Cassandra Smith, 20, Red Wing, on Highway 63 near Ellsworth. His passenger, Stephanie Foster, 38, Rochester, also was injured.
In March, a 47-year-old Hammond, Wis., woman was killed when the motorcycle she was riding on collided with a pickup truck in Martell Township.
R-E files indicate that at least five other motorcycle crashes that resulted in injuries have occurred this year in Pierce County.
Hove said the scenic Highway 35 draws a lot of out-of-town motorcyclists to the county.
“Everybody likes to ride on the river road,” Hove said. “A lot of people aren’t locals. They don’t know the roads, they don’t know the corners. That makes a big difference.”
Hove added that a lot of motorcycle runs — which can each draw hundreds of motorcyclists in a given weekend — travel through the county.
“That also adds to the high amount,” she said.
Conversely, Goodhue County Sheriff Scott McNurlin said there have been no motorcyclist fatalities in Goodhue County this year. R-E files indicate that there have been at least six crashes in which a motorcycle was involved.
“Unfortunately motorcyclists hit deer,” McNurlin said. “Other factors are sometimes speed.”
Other causes of motorcycle crashes are rider error, alcohol use and failure to yield, the Department of Public Safety reported.
Adding to this year’s high fatality totals, the DPS said, is a longer rider season than other years. Warm temps in early spring meant motorcyclists were out on highways earlier than other years. The first motorcyclist death occurred in March.
In addition, motorcycle ridership is at an all-time high in Minnesota. There are more than 400,000 licensed operators and more than 230,000 registered motorcycles in Minnesota, the DPS said.
“It’s been a violent year on the road for motorcyclists, and it’s up to both riders and drivers to reduce these tragedies,” said Bill Shaffer of the DPS Motorcycle Safety Center in a statement.
Motorists should double check for motorcycles before changing lanes or entering a roadway and give motorcycles room, the DPS said. Motorcyclists should always wear protective gear, drive at safe speeds and stay sober.
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Cloquet man seriously hurt in motorcycle-deer crash
A 53-year-old Cloquet man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a deer north of Duluth.
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
A 53-year-old Cloquet man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a deer north of Duluth.
The accident happened at about 2:20 p.m. in the 8100 block of Pequaywan Lake Road in North Star Township, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reported. That's near Little Alden Lake Road.
The rider was southbound on Pequaywan Lake Road, County Highway 44, when he collided with the deer in the roadway. The man, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. His name and the name of the hospital were not released.
The St. Louis County Rescue Squad, North Star First Responders and Gold Cross Ambulance also responded to the crash scene.
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incident number 12300870.
Incident Number: 12300870 Incident Date/Time: 10/15/2012 10:15:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 59 SOUTH OF MARSHALL Road Type: TYPE UNKNOWN
Milepost: 71 Road Condition: NOT RECORDED
County: LYON Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
LYON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
MARSHALL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: CHRISTENSEN, CURTIS L , 26 , OF MARSHALL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1982 YAMAHA MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MC RAN OFF ROAD ON CURVE
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Incident Date/Time: 10/15/2012 10:15:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 12300870V1P1 Age: 26
Full Name: CHRISTENSEN, CURTIS L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12300870V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MCKENNON , SIOUX FALLS, SD
Residence: MARSHALL , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 12201121.
Incident Number: 12201121 Incident Date/Time: 10/16/2012 10:00:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 13 AND CR 28 NEAR MONTGOMERY Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: LE SUEUR Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
LE SUEUR COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: OLSEN, RICHARD D , 64 , OF ROSEMOUNT MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: OLIVO, TAYLOR N , 19 , OF MONTGOMERY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 3: SCHOLZ, ANN L , 53 , OF ROSEMOUNT MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : CRITICAL CONDITION
Vehicle 1:
2003 FORD TAURUS
Vehicle 2:
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON MC, 2W
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS TRAVELLING SB ON HWY 13. VEHICLE 2 HEADING NB ON HWY 13. VEHICLE 1 TURNED EB IN FRONT OF VEHICLE 2 AND THEY COLLIDED.
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Nearly 5 years in prison for Sherburne Co. speedster who killed 2 on motorcycle
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: October 23, 2012 - 8:12 AM
A 20-year-old Monticello man has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for racing along a Sherburne County road, losing control of his car at 95 miles per hour and killing two people on a motorcycle heading the other way.
Cody J. Moen was sentenced Monday in District Court to four years and 10 months in prison in the deaths of motorcyclist Brien Wickham, 31, of Big Lake, and passenger Jacquelyn Lee, 26, of Ramsey, in April on County Road 17 in Big Lake Township.
Moen pleaded guilty in August to two counts of criminal vehicular homicide or operation.
In his plea, Moen admitted that before the crash he had just been passed in the 55 mph zone by a sporty black Cadillac and responded by closing in on the other vehicle and zipping onto the gravel.
It was then that Moen's Dodge Intrepid spun off the gravel, crossed the northbound lanes, a median and then cut into the path of the southbound motorcycle.
At the time of the wreck, Moen's driving record in Minnesota included tickets in the previous two years for careless driving, speeding and reckless driving with a willful or wanton disregard for safety. He was on probation from the reckless driving conviction at the time of the April crash.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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Surprised he only get 5 years given the careless and reckless that he already had.
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Unfortunately, this is the highest number of months he could be sentenced under the sentencing guidelines.
I believe the severity level for the crime should be much higher as he intentionally acted in a manner nearly certain to seriously harm another.
One can only hope his fellow incarcerated will be able to address his rage issues. :)
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incident number 12104348.
Incident Number: 12104348 Incident Date/Time: 10/31/2012 5:27:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: 61 HWY / SHIELDS AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 61 Road Condition: DRY
County: WABASHA Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WABASHA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
WABASHA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: SANDERS, PATRICK T , 39 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: YAHNKE, FRANCILLE R , 69 , OF WINONA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 3: YAHNKE, MICHAEL J , 69 , OF WINONA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 SUZI ROAD-STRT
Vehicle 2:
2010 GMC ACADIA
IncidentDescription: V1 TRAVELING WB ON SHIELDS AVE. V2 TRAVELING SB ON HWY 61 COLLIDED WITH V1. ALSO ASSISTING AT SCENE WABASHA AMBULANCE SERVICE AND WABASHA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Case Number: 12104348 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 10/31/2012 5:27:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: N/A
Person ID: 12104348V1P1 Age: 39
Full Name: SANDERS, PATRICK T Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 12104348V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST. ELIZABETHS , WABASHA
Residence: ROCHESTER , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/185571181.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/185571181.html)
Jump in motorcycle deaths pushes up fatality count in state
Posted by: Tim Harlow
Despite an uptick in the number of fatalities on state roads last year, 2012 will go down as the third safest in nearly 70 years.
Minnesota recorded 378 deaths last year, up 10 from the previous year, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the Department of Public Safety.
But officials said that the final tally for 2012 could rise to around 390 by the time additional crash reports are submitted and data is fully analyzed.
That would still make 2012 the third lowest since 1944, but it ends a five-year streak that had seen steady year-to-year declines.
Deaths fell from 510 in 2007 to 455 in 2008. In 2009 there were 421 and in 2010 there were 411. The 368 reported last year was the first time since 1944 that fewer than 400 deaths occurred on state roads. There were 356 that year.
"We can’t forget the victims lost in these crashes," said Donna Berger, director of the Office of Traffic Safety. "They are the reasons and reminders we all need to commit to safe driving behaviors in 2013."
The preliminary data show a 26 percent jump in the number of motorcyclists who were killed last year compared with 2011. Warm weather led to a longer riding season, one factor officials attribute for the 53 deaths last year compared with 42 the year before. The number of bicyclists, six, also was up one from 2011 while the 38 pedestrians who were killed equaled the 2011 total. The number of people in motor vehicles who were killed dropped by two, from 283 in 2011 to 281 in 2012.
Minnesota’s increase follows a national trend in which fatal crashes rose last year after six years of steady declines.
An estimated 25,580 people have died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States during the first nine months of this year, up from 23,884 during the same time period last year, according to a report put out in December by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
One reason for the uptick nationally might be that Americans - and Minnesotans - drove more in the first nine months of 2012 than they did the previous year. The number of vehicle miles traveled between January and September increased by 14.2 billion miles, or .6 percent, according to the report.
In Minnesota, September was the deadliest month with 48 fatalities, followed by August with 42 and October 38. With 19 deaths, April had the fewest. That was followed by January, 20, and March 23.
Hennepin County, the state’s most populous, recorded the most fatalities with 32, but that was down from 45 in 2011. Anoka County had the second most with 25, up from 11 the previous year and the largest increase of any of the state’s 87 counties. Ramsey County recorded 20 (up from 14), Dakota had 17 (up from 16), Washington had 8 (up from 6) and Scott had 4 (down from 9).
Ten counties - Clearwater, Cook, Kanabec, Lac Qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Norman, Swift, Traverse, Watonwan and Wilkin - reported no fatal crashes.
Drunken driving accounts for about one-third of fatalities on state roads, officials said. In 2011 there were 111 drunk-driving related deaths. No numbers were given for 2012.
Preliminary data show for 2012 show that 26,628 motorists were arrested for drunken driving, a drop from 29,918 in 2011. But final numbers won’t be available until mid-year when crash data analysis is complete, officials said.
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Jump in motorcycle deaths pushes up fatality count in state
Posted by: Tim Harlow
Despite an uptick in the number of fatalities on state roads last year, 2012 will go down as the third safest in nearly 70 years.
Interesting. I'd love to know what makes MNDOT think there were more motorcycles on the road in 2012. They were sure invisible, if they were out there. For a proposed PSA, I wasted hours on six different days in mid-to-late April and early May trying to get some motorcycles on video. For at least ten hours of filming at rush hour, I got about a half-dozen bikes at three different high traffic locations.
I suspect total mileage wasn't any where near the highs of the last 70 years.
Thomas Day
Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly Magazine
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^ It seems like people still don't commute much on their bikes but I think leisure/sport riding has grown immensely in the last ten years.
Even on nice summer days I only see a few motorcycles on my evening commute through the cities on 35W.
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Commuting has become downright dangerous in this age of smartphones.
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On a warm day I see dozens on motorcycles on my commute. And I only travel 8 miles to work.
There are plenty of people commuting on motorcycles where I am.
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i agree, your slice of a point in time is not indicative of the population.
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Commuting has become downright dangerous in this age of smartphones.
Agreed. Even if I had a job I would be afraid to commute much in the Twin Cities metro area. Been rear ended by a car once and that was enough for me.
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http://www.startribune.com/local/199852241.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/199852241.html)
Armed felon rams Harley head-on into State Patrol cruiser, is thrown to his death
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: March 25, 2013 - 9:41 AM
A violent and armed felon sped his Harley head-on into a parked State Patrol cruiser on a southwestern Minnesota highway and was thrown to his death, authorities said Monday.
The crash on Cottonwood County Rd. 10, about 25 miles northwest of Windom, killed Chad R. Danneman, 33, of Slayton, Minn., according to the State Patrol. Trooper Jeffery J. Stearns, of Marshall, Minn., escaped Saturday evening with minor injuries.
According to the patrol:
Danneman, armed with a knife, had eluded separate pursuits by deputies from the Cottonwood and Murray County sheriff’s offices. Soon after, Trooper Stearns was heading east on County Rd. 10 near County Rd. 5 and spotted Danneman on his motorcycle ahead of him.
Stearns came to a stop and activated his emergency lights. Danneman raced toward the squad car and struck it head-on. Danneman flew off his motorcycle and was dead at the scene.
Danneman’s criminal history in Minnesota includes two drunken-driving convictions, and convictions for felony drug possession, terroristic threats, and mistreatment of animals.
In 2010, Danneman was chased down at high speeds and arrested in Montana after an incident at a gas station. A day earlier, he failed to appear in Cottonwood County District Court on suspicion of using wire to tie his Doberman’s mouth shut and allowing the dog to freeze to death.
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On a warm day I see dozens on motorcycles on my commute. And I only travel 8 miles to work.
There are plenty of people commuting on motorcycles where I am.
Where is that? I'll haul a camera up/down that way and finally get some motorcycle shots.
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Where is that? I'll haul a camera up/down that way and finally get some motorcycle shots.
Lexington Ave and Lake Dr near Circle Pines. I just saw one today, even.
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I saw five bikes yesterday on my commute home; including one ST1300.
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incident number 13200438.
Incident Number: 13200438 Incident Date/Time: 3/30/2013 11:44:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 15 SOUTH OF MADELIA Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: WATONWAN Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MADELIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
WATONWAN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: CARTER, TONY M , 56 , OF ST JAMES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 15. THE DRIVER ENTERED A CURVE, LOST CONTROL, DUMPED MOTORCYCLED AND ENTERED MEDIAN. ALSO ASSISTING WERE MADELIA AMBULANCE AND MAYO 1
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Case Number: 13200438 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 3/30/2013 11:44:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 3/30/2013 1:30:00 AM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13200438V1P1 Age: 56
Full Name: CARTER, TONY M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13200438V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , MINNEAPOLIS
Residence: ST JAMES , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Is it true this guy was a ZG'er?
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incident number 13503841.
Incident Number: 13503841 Incident Date/Time: 4/7/2013 6:03:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: BROOKLYN BLVD AT WELCOME AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BROOKLYN PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SOMAIAH, TYRON A , 23 , OF CRYSTAL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Person 2: THAMMAVONGSA, OUDUNG , 57 , OF BROOKLYN CENTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : MINOR INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 YAMAHA ROAD STREET
Vehicle 2:
2006 TOYOTA RAV4
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS NB ON BROOKLYN BLVD RAN RED LIGHT AT WELCOME AVE N AND COLLIDED AT A RIGHT ANGLE WITH VEHICLE 2 THAT WAS IN THE INTERSECTION ALREADY.
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Case Number: 13503841 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 4/7/2013 6:03:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13503841V1P1 Age: 23
Full Name: SOMAIAH, TYRON A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13503841V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NOT TRANSPORTED , N/A
Residence: CRYSTAL , MN , USA Physical Condition: DECEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13101511.
Incident Number: 13101511 Incident Date/Time: 4/8/2013 2:24:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: INTERSTATE 35 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 3 Road Condition: DRY
County: FREEBORN Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FREEBORN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: GRUNEWALD, JAMES H , 62 , OF AUSTIN MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2001 HONDA ROAD START
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 35, LOST CONTROL AND ENTERED MEDIAN AND WAS THROWN OFF THE MOTORCYLE.
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Incident Date/Time: 4/8/2013 2:24:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 4/8/2013 6:00:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13101511V1P1 Age: 62
Full Name: GRUNEWALD, JAMES H Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13101511V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: AUSTIN , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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I found this in the Tribune on the motorcyclist killed in Brooklyn Center. Sounds like he made a poor decision to try running from the law.
A speeding motorcyclist, who at one point reached 130 miles per hour, crashed with the patrol in pursuit Sunday evening. The rider went from I-94 in Minneapolis to westbound I-694, then north on Brooklyn Boulevard. The motorcycle went through at least two red lights and hit a car near Welcome Avenue.
The motorcyclist, Tyron A. Somaiah, 23, of Crystal, was dead at the scene. The car’s driver was not critically hurt.
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Your post has confusing wording about Ty's crash. He crashed into a suv while getting chased. He didn't crash into the patrol car.
He was a very active ZG guy and a common face at the bike night. Hope ill see you again some day buddy
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NO confusion when I read it
He ran from the law over a speeding ticket. (perhaps he didn't have a license or insurance or perhaps warrants, who knows why he didn't simply stop and take his lumps like a man, who cares....just stop...stupid)
He crashed into a vehicle(s) that had the right of way while he was running a red light injuring one person.
I have no compassion or sympathy for stupidity, one less idiot on the roads.
It is too bad he died, but he made his choices and now killed himself and injured another over HIS choices. Not to mention more bad stigma for sportbikes and all motorcycles from yet another idiot fleeing the police over something so stupid and crashing into another vehicle.
I think he hung around the leader of that club too long and watched what he got away with, 9 driving offenses in 2 years and several no insurance, no license and bragged about not stopping for police..Example recieved by too many there and thought to be okay, even idolized by many.
They all needed a wake up call, or twenty....maybe this is a start to that.
How about;
you don't have a license, you don't drive...
No insurance, park it.
Drunk or under the influence again don't drive.
No skills and no brains, walk or get a ride from someone who has those.
Police pulling you over, simply stop-go to court pay the fine, live to ride another day...seems pretty damn simple to me!
Don't be a douchebag idiot and don't die from stupidity.
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Your post has confusing wording about Ty's crash. He crashed into a suv while getting chased. He didn't crash into the patrol car.
Very sorry about your friend. To be clear, I repost or direct quote from media. But even so, I don't find the confusion as there are no references in either post that suggest he hit a patrol car. I would argue that hitting a civilian (enough to cause injury) looks worse in the eyes of the public because it suggests to me that nothing else mattered than trying to evade the law. What if there was somebody walking in the intersection crosswalk?!
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The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.
It makes it sound like he ran into the police car.
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The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.
It makes it sound like he ran into the police car.
Thanks Bee.
What he did was wrong and we all have to suffer the consequences for our actions.
A lot of people agree with me that something like this wasn't in his personality and no one really knows why he ran. Maybe he had no insurance, maybe he had expired tabs or maybe he just got spooked. We don't know. Usually the news mentions details like this, we'll just have to wait for the police report to know for sure.
We've all made mistakes and I can't defend his stupid choices he made that day but id really appreciate it if people refrained from calling him an idiot. He was a great guy that made a dumb split section choice to pin it and unfortunately won't ever live to see another day.
Jeff
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We've all made mistakes and I can't defend his stupid choices he made that day but id really appreciate it if people refrained from calling him an idiot. He was a great guy that made a dumb split section choice to pin it and unfortunately won't ever live to see another day.
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Jeff, I won't call him an idiot, but am very disappointed that he chose to endanger others. That is not something to be taken lightly. His death is terrible, and I know he was a great and friendly person.
I feel that it is ok to speak out that the decision to "run" was not just poor and negatively impactful for him, but also could have killed someone else. That risk he took for himself and his safety is ok, but what is not ok is that he could have mowed down my friends or myself by running from the police.
Not cool, and needs to be talked about........because it seems like there are enough people that feel it is ok.
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We've all made mistakes and I can't defend his stupid choices he made that day but id really appreciate it if people refrained from calling him an idiot. He was a great guy that made a dumb split section choice to pin it and unfortunately won't ever live to see another day.
Jeff, I won't call him an idiot, but am very disappointed that he chose to endanger others. That is not something to be taken lightly. His death is terrible, and I know he was a great and friendly person.
I feel that it is ok to speak out that the decision to "run" was not just poor and negatively impactful for him, but also could have killed someone else. That risk he took for himself and his safety is ok, but what is not ok is that he could have mowed down my friends or myself by running from the police.
Not cool, and needs to be talked about........because it seems like there are enough people that feel it is ok.
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It is not okay if even one person thinks fleeing the police and driving through multiple red lights is okay....
"enough people"; there are far too many people that think it is a badge to be worn proudly, and yes these people who think that way are idiots.
Covering up or not talking about the stupidity end of his decision and his resultant death isn't right either. He made that decision over and over again while fleeing....he had plenty of opportunities to stop but he kept going all the while risking everyone else's lives that were on the road that day, so it was more than a single split decision mistake.
Plus he single handedly turned more people against motorcycles as a whole and sportbikes particularly, injured an innocent driver, endangered the officers and countless other lives and devastated onlookers that had to witness the crash I'm sure. Then who is picking up all the tab? Ill tell you who-every other motorcyclist who pays insurance and rides their bike in public view.
His death is hardly is retribution for what he leaves behind.
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I just want to keep that line of respect considering the circumstances.
I'm just sick of seeing all these comments on the news pages talking about "those stupid reckless bikers" and "serves him right" and stuff along those lines. It's easy to hear and make judgements when all you hear is the news story but actually knowing and talking and laughing with the guy gives you a really different perspective.
My thoughts go out to the car driver as well as the troopers that chased him too. This crash definitely didn't just effect him
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My thoughts go out to the car driver as well as the troopers that chased him too. This crash definitely didn't just effect him
These are very good points.
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It always sucks to hear about a M/C fatality. I can't remember if I met him or not & I'm sure he was a nice guy like everyone is saying.
However, like others said his decision not only cost him his life but damaged the image of sportbike riders everywhere no matter what forum/group you belong to. Which is something that takes a long time to rebuild.
Goes to show you that even nice people make bad decisions.
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RIP to that dude. Way too young. Almost all young guys make bad decisions never thinking the worst will happen. Condolences to his friends and family.
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The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.
No one ever accused me of being an English Major. :D
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The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.
No one ever accused me of being an English Major. :D
No one *has* ever accuse me
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The confusing words, "crashed with the patrol in pursuit," are from the writer at the Star Tribune.
No one ever accused me of being an English Major. :D
No one *has* ever accuse me
:p
ACTUALLY, "No one *has* ever accused me
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Clowns.....
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RIP to that dude. Way too young. Almost all young guys make bad decisions never thinking the worst will happen. Condolences to his friends and family.
It ain't just young guys making bad decisions. I made a bad one when I rode wet twisty roads in AR with a new front tire that wasn't scrubbed in.
Just for the record, he road an R6. The report had him on a "YAMAHA ROAD STREET"
I too consider him a friend.
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I notice that most of the bike descriptions follow that pattern in those reports. My guess is that model, cc and whether it's a sportbike or cruiser is not important for an accident report. Or maybe it's listed in a more formal report. I imagine that some of the more violent crashes might be impossible to figure out the model.
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Look at the title for any of your street bikes. It'll say "RS" for "Road Street". Sometimes it gets abbreviated in the accident report to something like "RDSTRT" or something that looks like it might be short for "roadster."
Check out the abbreviations for the make on your title. Yama and Hond make perfect sense -- the first four letters. Suzuki should be Suzu by that rule, but Suzi's good. Still, I wonder whose idea it was to use "Kawk" for Kawi. "Hey Baby, wanna go for a ride on my... Yama?"
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A state patrol officer I knew told me that the accident report forms they fill out was mostly check boxes with space to write out things that didn't have a box. Usually they just checked the box that was closest to that particular situation to save on writing. The reports are later entered into their database. I suspect that they have a lot of predefined fields in the database. The reports that Paul posts look like the output of a database query.
One thing that the officer told me was that there was one box missing from the report form that he thought he would be able to use in about 80% of the accident reports; HUA (Head Up Ass).
Please let the snow melt soon!
Dale B
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No skills and no brains, walk or get a ride from someone who has those.
lol, hate to laugh at a bad subject but it hit me light.
the rest was well said, although a tic rough around the edges, the message was clear to understand.
JVS and Tony (and others), sorry for the loss.
Joel
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https://app.dps.mn.gov/mspmedia/DisplayIncident.asp
All available information for
incident number 13200584.
Incident Number: 13200584 Incident Date/Time: 4/27/2013 9:11:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 4 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: BROWN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
WATONWAN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: PETERS, MICHAEL J , 52 , OF MOUNTAIN LAKE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2007 YAMAHA ROAD START
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE WAS HEADING SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 4 AND LOST CONTROL GOING AROUND A CURVE NEAR 100TH STREET.
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Last Updated: 4/28/2013 2:59:24 AM
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*Estimated age used only when true age is unknown.
Case Number: 13200584 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 4/27/2013 9:11:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 4/28/2013 5:00:00 AM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13200584V1P1 Age: 52
Full Name: PETERS, MICHAEL J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13200584V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: MOUNTAIN LAKE , MN , US Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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All available information for
incident number 13101986.
Incident Number: 13101986 Incident Date/Time: 5/11/2013 11:47:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 105 @ MOWER CO 140TH ST Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: MOWER Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MOWER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: WALKER, SCOTT M , 54 , OF ALGONA IA , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: MANGRICH, MIKYLA E , 18 , OF NEW HARTFORD IA , PASSENGER OF VEH null , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1998 HONDA MC
IncidentDescription: MC NB ON HWY 105 EXPERIENCED SO MECHANICAL ISSUES CAUSING IT TO RUN OFF ROAD. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSANGER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.
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Last Updated: 5/11/2013 1:14:30 PM
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Case Number: 13101986 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 5/11/2013 11:47:00 AM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13101986V1P1 Age: 54
Full Name: WALKER, SCOTT M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13101986V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MAYO CLINIC HEALTH , AUSTIN, MN
Residence: ALGONA , IA , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13101990.
Incident Number: 13101990 Incident Date/Time: 5/11/2013 5:57:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 74 ELBA, MN Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 39 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
WINONA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LANGE, DANIEL P , 35 , OF ST CHARLES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2013 HARLEY MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE SB ON HWY74 ENTERED CURVE, CROSSED CENTER LINE INTO NB LANES AND ENTERED DITCH.
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Last Updated: 5/11/2013 7:15:32 PM
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Case Number: 13101990 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 5/11/2013 5:57:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13101990V1P1 Age: 35
Full Name: LANGE, DANIEL P Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13101990V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: ST CHARLES , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Where is the one from Friday in downtown.
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It was on the TV news. Looked like a black R1 got hit by a squad car responding to a shootout in my neighborhood. That's life in Minneapolis :(
My heart goes out to the friends and family of the fatality. I hope the passenger fully recovers.
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Feel free to post up your own if you think it's relevant. Personally I saw too many problems that had nothing to do with our culture of riding, and I didn't want to open the thread up to bagging on cops or riders wearing sandals.
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I was just wondering what the report had to say about it.
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There is no report on the State Patrol website. It would appear they had no involvement in this one.
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This will be the headline news tonight on channel 4 at 10 tonight.
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The R1 hit the side of the Police SUV. Driver died, passenger in stable condition.
From the Star Trib story:
"More than a half-hour after Franklin died, Ivan Romero Olivares, 24, was killed at the intersection of 26th Street and Blaisdell Avenue S. when his motorcycle collided with a police SUV headed to the shooting scene. The SUV, with its flashing lights and siren on, had been traveling well below the posted speed limit and video evidence showed that the motorcycle struck the rear passenger side of the squad car, police said.
According to witnesses, the motorcycle had a green light and the police SUV, followed by more police vehicles, was traveling on 26th Street when it went through a red light at Blaisdell Avenue."
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this is sad......and re-emphasizes the importance of helmets and attention when riding.
I personally am guilty of cruising around, looking at the scenery and enjoying a moderate/below speed limit ride thru cities and kinda depend on the normal flow of traffic, and for people to obey signs and lights, as I absorb the environment.
I do sometimes forget people run lights for multiple reasons. Wake up call for myself. RIP rider.
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He hit the rear bumper of the car. I am on the cop side here.
But here is the real story and it is going to be big. Three lawyers hear the crash and went out to look. Not one of the cops gave any first aid to the victims. And nobody did until the Fire Department got there. And the gals was screaming for help.
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Were you there? I wouldn't believe one word from anyone involved right now.
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RE: the lawyers
Be interesting to know how much liability is shaved off by having lights/sirens/video on the squad. From memory, if you hit a bus it's your problem as they essentially have permanent right of way. My guess is it's the same with a squad with lights/sirens.
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I think the point of contention is they were making this emergency run 30 minutes after the suspect had been killed. Shoot....I was trying to avoid getting into this one. :D
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The aid given was a pretty big part of the story in the paper. And the three lawyers made it sound big also. I would like to know why they didn't help.
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Some cops make lousy EMT's and some just don't want to make things worse in cases of bad injuries. Plus the cops first job is to secure the scene and make sure no further injuries will occur. Chances are there were EMT's there within minutes with the proper training and equipment.
I can also believe MPLS cops are jaded when it comes to trauma. Not excusing them, but I'm not going to bag on them just because of perceptions of bystanders and media reports. I don't like the fact they are performing their own investigation though. This should be handled by another county or the State Patrol.
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The statute says something along the line of needing to exercise due caution to ensure public safety even when they have the lights and sirens going. I read in the paper that the two officers shot were already at HCMC and the suspect was dead when this happened, so not sure what the rush to get to the scene was.
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Oops, its the MPD police manual, not a statute. From the Strib:
The Minneapolis police manual describes how police should respond to emergencies, saying they “shall exercise caution and due consideration for the safety of the public.”
The manual, which governs police protocol, says that while Minnesota law exempts officers from traffic statutes, “the use of the red lights and siren does not exempt officers from the need for caution nor does it exempt them from criminal or civil liability.”
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There will be a cash settlement down the road. We all know that.
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As facts trickle in it is looking less well for the LEOs. It is reported the crash happened 35 minutes AFTER the shooting incident was resolved.
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http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/207519661.html (http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/207519661.html)
Dinkytown DJ dies in motorcycle crash in southeastern Minnesota
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: May 15, 2013 - 3:02 PM
A motorcyclist from Minneapolis went off the road at dusk in southeastern Minnesota, struck a tree and died.
Two days before he was to perform at a memorial for a fellow motorcyclist who died in a collision with a Minneapolis police SUV, a popular Dinkytown DJ drove his motorcycle off the road at dusk in southeastern Minnesota, struck a tree and died, authorities and friends said Wednesday.
Omari O. Omari, 32, of the dance DJ group Salsa Police, died about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday along Hwy. 60 southwest of Wabasha, according to the State Patrol. The motorcycle was heading east, ran off the two-lane highway and hit the tree before landing in a ditch, the patrol added. Omari was wearing a helmet.
At the time of his death, Omari, of Minneapolis, was a longtime late-night DJ at the Loring Pasta Bar in the Dinkytown district near the University of Minnesota.
He worked Friday and Saturday nights at the bar for at least the past seven years, said bar manager Joe Kennedy.
“He was the best Latin DJ in the Upper Midwest,” Kennedy said. “That’s not an exaggeration, either.”
While the Loring Pasta Bar was Omari’s dominant gig, he also worked out of state in Kansas City and elsewhere, Kennedy added.
Omari was booked to DJ a memorial fundraiser Thursday night in Minneapolis for Ivan Romero Olivares, the 24-year-old motorcyclist who was killed Friday when he collided with a police cruiser responding to a shooting in Uptown that left one man dead and two officers wounded.
The two motorcyclists not only knew each other but went on rides together, said Oscar Ramirez, a friend of Romero’s.
The fundraiser, at Las Mojarras at 1507 E. Lake St. at 7 p.m., will now be in the memory of both men, Ramirez said.
“We are gonna help Omari’s family if they need something,” Ramirez promised.
Gabriel Douglas, frontman of the rock band The 4onthefloor, said he hung out with Omari and his brothers at Salsa Police shows.
Omari “was always a super-energetic, joyful guy to be around,” Douglas said. “The whole family was that way and very tight. Blood runs thick with those guys.”
Byron Johnson, who co-manages Salsa Police, wrote on his Facebook page Wednesday that “the spotlight was given to [Omari] because of his talents not because he looked for it. ... He will be sorely missed.”
Omari also was about to become a father, said the family of Maria Paz Barrios, a Twin Cities model who is due to give birth to his daughter any day now. Omari and Barrios are no longer a couple, and he has since married.
Star Tribune staff writers Matt McKinney and Chris Riemenschneider contributed to this report. Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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incident number 13102029.
Incident Number: 13102029 Incident Date/Time: 5/14/2013 8:54:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: INTERSTATE 90 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 222 Road Condition: DRY
County: OLMSTED Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
OLMSTED COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: WAGONER, RANDY M , 41 , OF WABASHA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: BREDEHOFT, ALISSA L , 41 , OF WABASHA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD START
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE (V1) TRAVELING EB ON I-90. COLLIDED WITH A DEER AND RAN OFF ROAD INTO DITCH. V1 DRIVER AND PASSENGER TRANSPORTED TO ST MARY'S HOSPITAL. OLMSTED COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE AND EYOTA AMBULANCE ASSISTED AT THE SCENE.
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Last Updated: 5/15/2013 12:06:54 AM
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Case Number: 13102029 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 5/14/2013 8:54:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 5/15/2013 Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102029V1P1 Age: 41
Full Name: WAGONER, RANDY M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102029V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARY'S , ROCHESTER
Residence: WABASHA , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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As facts trickle in it is looking less well for the LEOs. It is reported the crash happened 35 minutes AFTER the shooting incident was resolved.
Something came out in a report to the press today. When asked why the officer hasn't given a report or statement. the chief said that he was to shaken to give one.
Really to shaken and he was in the right. And he was on his way to a gun fight. What was he going to do when he got there. Pee his pants.
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I don't understand how it was important enuf for the officer to be traveling with lights and emergency sirens on, and traveling through a red light. But yet going "well below the posted speed limit" as reports state. Doesn't make sense to me. What is the speed limit on that road?
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Well it would be 30mph. They did nothing wrong until after the crash. They have every right to get to a crime scene. It is what they did after that makes me mad. NOTHING TO AID THE VICTIM.
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Well it would be 30mph. They did nothing wrong until after the crash. They have every right to get to a crime scene. It is what they did after that makes me mad. NOTHING TO AID THE VICTIM.
Jan last year my daughter was involved in an accident on the highway, she hit an AV squad car, totalled out car, air bags deployed, 3 teenage girls in the car on the way home from cheer practice.... cop NEVER even got out of his car to make sure the girls were ok, he called for backup and sat there and waited. Thank God the girls were all ok but that's pretty shitty IMO that they don't even bother check on the status of others involved in crashes anymore. If a person needs CPR minutes CAN and DO make a difference.
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I was in Bart's group riding Hwy 60 westbound just a few hours before the
reported fatality eastbound on 60. There were a lot of bikes out Tuesday and we saw sportbikes coming at us on 60. Anyone know what kind of bike Omari was riding?
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Well it would be 30mph. They did nothing wrong until after the crash. They have every right to get to a crime scene. It is what they did after that makes me mad. NOTHING TO AID THE VICTIM.
Jan last year my daughter was involved in an accident on the highway, she hit an AV squad car, totalled out car, air bags deployed, 3 teenage girls in the car on the way home from cheer practice.... cop NEVER even got out of his car to make sure the girls were ok, he called for backup and sat there and waited. Thank God the girls were all ok but that's pretty shitty IMO that they don't even bother check on the status of others involved in crashes anymore. If a person needs CPR minutes CAN and DO make a difference.
I'm probably in a minority view on this but I just don't see a cop's duty as being the medical first responder. I agree that the cop should have gotten out of his car to check on the girls but I will never assume any cop is trained to give CPR properly. Again, the cops first duty is to secure the scene. This is what happened in my accident. I was not mobile and if he wasn't out there directing traffic, I stood a serious chance of getting run over.
According to reports I've found on this accident, there were paramedics on site within three minutes and the cops were getting harassed by on lookers. How come the on lookers didn't offer themselves up as Good Samaritans??? If I'm a cop at the scene of a crash at an intersection in Mpls, I'm going to be spending my time closing down streets and then watching my back.
My last word on the subject. If you weren't there, then you can't believe anything you are hearing or reading from ANY of the parties involved. The few undeniable facts are already setting the stage for some serious discussions that will hopefully yield some change in policy. If you feel that cops should be every bit as qualified to serve as an EMT, then go attend the hearings and make your voice heard. Personally, I don't want them distracted from shutting down the road and possibly punching a hole in my chest from improper CPR training.
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The last reports I heard indicate by GPS records the squad was going 16 to 17 MPH, slow for this road. Additionally, vehicles had stopped in all four directions prior to the crash.
Unfortunately, the biker did not see the squad and entered the intersection. This strikes me as remarkably poor situational awareness, although I doubt he was reckless.
Similarly, the squad should have seen that the bike had not stopped or adequately slowed to allow him to go through the intersection.
Officers are given a great deal of discretion as to how they do their jobs. There will not be a lawsuit arising out of the lack of immediate care by the officer - at least not one which will be successful. If he could safely provide assistance and such assistance would be beneficial I would expect him to do so, regardless.
Is there any evidence that medical attention - which could be offered by the average cop - would have made any difference whatsoever?
There may be a lawsuit arising out of the accident itself, but this is going to a tough climb for the biker's estate. At a minimum, it is pretty hard to explain passing stopped cars to enter an intersection to hit a slow moving squad operating its lights and siren.
No matter who is at fault, it is a very sad situation.
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I was in Bart's group riding Hwy 60 westbound just a few hours before the
reported fatality eastbound on 60. There were a lot of bikes out Tuesday and we saw sportbikes coming at us on 60. Anyone know what kind of bike Omari was riding?
Tony
I believe Omari had a white R6. Wow, nice guy. I last saw him at the Motorcycle Show.
RIP...
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Incident Number: 13102030 Incident Date/Time: 5/14/2013 8:40:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 60 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 205 Road Condition: DRY
County: WABASHA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WABASHA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: OMARI, OMARI O , 32 , OF MINNEAPOLIS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2001 HONDA MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE (V1) WAS TRAVELING EB ON HWY 60, RAN OFF ROAD AND STRUCK TREE IN DITCH. V1 DRIVER WAS FOUND DECEASED AT SCENE.
Information Complete: INFORMATION BELIEVED COMPLETE
Last Updated: 5/15/2013 12:30:46 AM
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damn police. "... to prosecute and convict..." Remember, you and I do one infraction slightly wrong in their eyes and we are harassed, prosecuted, fined, so on. They act like a fool and kill someone they will not pay any price. They are the biggest gang out there. I don't even dislike them it's just the way I have seen it.
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53292/ (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53292/)
UPDATE: Eau Claire woman airlifted following motorcycle crash
PLUM CITY - A 21-year-old Eau Claire woman was airlifted from the Plum City High School football field late Saturday morning following a motorcycle accident on Hwy. 10, in the town of Union, north of the village.
Pierce County sheriff's deputies were advised of the crash, described as near the top of the Plum City hill, at 10:54 a.m.
Christin A. Fenter was driving her 2005 Suzuki motorcycle westbound on Hwy. 10 when she apparently strayed off the pavement in a curve and entered the north ditch, striking several small trees. She was ejected from the bike.
She was described from the scene as having sustained a possible head injury and an air ambulance responded from Mayo Health in Eau Claire. The aircraft landed at 11:33 p.m.
Plum City Ambulance personnel were assisted by a paramedic from the Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service and the Wisconsin State Patrol.
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http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/104839/publisher_ID/19/ (http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/104839/publisher_ID/19/)
Hwy. 35 crash results in injury, citation
The commute home to River Falls at the intersection of southbound Hwy. 35 and Radio Road was slowed late Tuesday afternoon, May 14, by a car vs. motorcycle collision. The injured motorcyclist, Michael D. Fisher, Jr., 33, Hammond, was heading south toward River Falls when a 1996 Honda Accord driven by Katie L. Anderson, 20, River Falls, allegedly failed to yield from a stop sign while pulling out from Radio Road.
Police radio communications indicated that Fisher was conscious but had a broken leg, and that he was taken by River Falls Ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Anderson, apparently unhurt, was given a $175.30 citation for causing the collision.
Both motorcycle and car were heavily damaged.
One lane of southbound traffic on Hwy. 35 was blocked for a half hour until almost 5 p.m.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has just begun work to build an overpass, interchanges and roundabouts at Radio Road and Hwy. 35.
Part of the reason is to increase safety and eliminate stop-and-go access to the high-speed, busy highway.
The Radio Road access to Hwy. 35 is expected to be closed by mid-summer as the overpass/interchange construction work progresses.
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I was in Bart's group riding Hwy 60 westbound just a few hours before the
reported fatality eastbound on 60. There were a lot of bikes out Tuesday and we saw sportbikes coming at us on 60. Anyone know what kind of bike Omari was riding?
Tony
I believe Omari had a white R6. Wow, nice guy. I last saw him at the Motorcycle Show.
RIP...
Thanks Jamie. That confirms what I heard from someone else recently. I am certain that we saw Omari's group on Hwy 60 Tuesday. It was hard to identify bike types because the closing speeds were so high.
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Tony
Someone mentioned to me over the weekend that he was on a CBR when he crashed. They also said that the CBR was cracked and he knew about it. Not good.
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We saw 3 sportbikes coming at us. The first two were close and the 3rd was maybe 100 - 200 yards back. They looked like 600's but can't be sure. Omari may have been already crashed before we saw the 3.
Anyway, R.I.P. Omari.
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Cracked? As in frame/swingarm?
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Cracked? As in frame/swingarm?
Yes
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53495/ (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53495/)
Published May 28, 2013, 09:09 AM
Three airlifted from separate 'cycle crashes Sunday evening
Three cyclists from Minnesota were airlifted from two separate motorcycle accidents which occurred within about an hour of one another Sunday evening on Hwy. 35, south of Prescott.
Pierce County authorities said Jacob Adelmann, 29, of Dundas and his passenger, Tiffany Crump, 24, of New Market were both ejected after Adelmann lost control of his motorcycle, entered the ditch and both individuals struck a pile of downed trees.
Both Adelmann and Crump were injured and airlifted from the scene to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. A Regions spokesperson said Tuesday morning both were listed in good condition.
Deputy Collin Gilles stated in a press release, Adelmann suffered severe injuries but they didn't appear to be life-threatening. Both he and Crump were alert and able to communicate with hospital staff.
Alcohol and speed both appeared to be contributing factors in the crash, Gilles noted.
The accident occurred at 5:54 p.m. in a curve near Hwy. 35 near 1050th Street, about a mile north of CTH E.
While Prescott firefighters were en route back to their station, they happened across another motorcycle accident -- this one involving a 61-year-old man from St. Paul.
Deputy Andrew Thoms said Gerald A. Gabrielson was northbound on Hwy. 35 near 1240th Street when he failed to negotiate a curve, entered a ditch and was ejected from his bike.
Gabrielson was also airlifted to Regions Hospital, where a spokesperson said Tuesday he was in serious condition.
Deputies said the crash happened at 7:07 p.m.
Assisting at the first scene were Prescott, River Falls and Ellsworth emergency medical services, along with Prescott Fire.
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incident number 13505727.
Incident Number: 13505727 Incident Date/Time: 6/1/2013 12:55:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 169 AT 63RD AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: NONE RECORDED Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BROOKLYN PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
MAPLE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: CORNELIUS, JEFFREY M , 30 , OF BLAINE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: MOYER, LEROY , 72 , OF ELK RIVER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 3: MOYER, LOUISE J , 63 , OF ELK RIVER MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2012 FORD SUPER DUTY
Vehicle 2:
1995 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MINNESOTA STATE PATROL ON SCENE OF FATAL CRASH. **VEHICLE 1 STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, VEHICLE 2 TRIED TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH VEHICLE 1 AND CLIPPED REAR OF TRUCK.**
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Case Number: 13505727 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/1/2013 12:55:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13505727V2P1 Age: 72
Full Name: MOYER, LEROY Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13505727V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE
Residence: ELK RIVER , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Case Number: 13505727 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/1/2013 12:55:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/1/2013 3:30:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13505727V3P1 Age: 63
Full Name: MOYER, LOUISE J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13505727V3 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: ELK RIVER , MN , USA Physical Condition: DECEASED
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SPOUSE Fatal Date: 6/1/2013 12:55:00 PM
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This one did not involve a motorcycle. However it's potentially an important lesson as it appears the semi trailer went over the centerline of Hwy 76 near Houston at mile marker 16. My mapping program shows MM16 is in that really twisty section. It's not hard to imagine the trucker did not use the shoulders to keep the trailer within his lane. A reminder to always be vigilant for this situation on a motorcycle.
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incident number 13102252.
Incident Number: 13102252 Incident Date/Time: 5/31/2013 4:09:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HIGHWAY 76 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 16 Road Condition: DRY
County: HOUSTON Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: WILLIAMS, JOHN L , 48 , OF LEWISTON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: TWITE, DENNIS A , 54 , OF CALEDONIA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2005 PETERBUILT CONVENTIONAL
Vehicle 2:
1994 DODGE RAM
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 NB ON HWY 76. VEH 2 SB ON HWY 76. TRAILER OF VEH 1 CROSSED THE CENTER LINE, STRIKING VEH 2 HEAD ON. CALEDONIA AMBULANCE, CALEDONIA FIRE, CALEDONIA POLICE ON SCENE ASSISTING. STATE PATROL INVESTIGATING.
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Last Updated: 5/31/2013 11:19:15 PM
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53605/ (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53605/)
UPDATE: One flown to Regions following crash involving 3 motorcycles
A Cottage Grove, Minn., man was in fair condition Monday, 16 hours after he was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul with injuries after two motorcycles collided late Sunday afternoon on Hwy. 35, south of CTH E in the town of Diamond Bluff.
Dennis J. Monn, 52, was transported by helicopter while another victim, James D. Sershen, 21, of Northfield, Minn., was transported by Prescott Area Ambulance to Regions with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.
A hospital spokeswoman said Sershen was in good condition Monday morning. The nature of his injuries wasn't disclosed.
A third man, William E. King, 46, of St. Paul, drove his motorcycle into the ditch to avoid colliding with the other two. He was not injured.
Pierce County sheriff's deputy Craig Theis said in a news release that 4:08 p.m. crash occurred after Serchen had attempted a U-turn with his Honda motorcycle when Monn's Harley Davidson machine collided with him.
Prescott firefighters and a paramedic from the River Falls Area Ambulance Service assisted at the scene.
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incident number 13102283.
Incident Number: 13102283 Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2013 5:14:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 14 WEST OF WINONA Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
GOODVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: HEFEL, ZACHARY D , 17 , OF WINONA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: SCHELL, CHARLES C , 63 , OF STOCKTON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2006 HONDA ACCORD
Vehicle 2:
1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: THE HONDA WAS WB ON HWY FROM WINONA AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO THE PULL OFF AREA. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS EB ON HWY 14. THE VEHICLES COLLIDED AT THE INTERSECTION. WINONA AMBULANCE AND MEDLINK AIR AMBULANCE ASSISTED.
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Case Number: 13102283 Seatbelt: YES
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2013 5:14:00 PM Airbag: DEPLOYED
Info Released: 6/2/2013 7:25:00 PM Helmet: N/A
Person ID: 13102283V1P1 Age: 17
Full Name: HEFEL, ZACHARY D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102283V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NOT TRANSPORTED , N/A
Residence: WINONA , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Case Number: 13102283 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/2/2013 5:14:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/2/2013 7:27:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102283V2P1 Age: 63
Full Name: SCHELL, CHARLES C Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102283V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN , LA CROSSE, WI
Residence: STOCKTON , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 133300627.
Incident Number: 133300627 Incident Date/Time: 6/16/2013 5:51:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 71/CR 2 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: RENVILLE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
RENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: RADDATZ, MARK E , 47 , OF BROWNTON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1979 HONDA ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE HIT RUMBLE STRIPS, LOST CONTROL, AND ENTERED DITCH. TRANSPORTED BY NORTH MEMORIAL AMBULANCE. ALSO ASSISTING WAS LOWER SIOUX PD.
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Case Number: 133300627 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/16/2013 5:51:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/16/2013 7:00:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 133300627V1P1 Age: 47
Full Name: RADDATZ, MARK E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 133300627V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REDWOOD AREA HOSPITAL , REDWOOD FALLS
Residence: BROWNTON , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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This one did not involve a motorcycle. However it's potentially an important lesson as it appears the semi trailer went over the centerline of Hwy 76 near Houston at mile marker 16. My mapping program shows MM16 is in that really twisty section. It's not hard to imagine the trucker did not use the shoulders to keep the trailer within his lane. A reminder to always be vigilant for this situation on a motorcycle.
I was down at the Hiawatha Rally when that happened. Some folks had trouble getting to the rally because the police had Hwy 76 completely shut down.
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Another Cty O casualty.
http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53947/ (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/53947/)
Minnesota man injured in motorcycle accident
A Minnesota man was taken to an area hospital Sunday night when he was ejected from the motorcycle he was riding.
Kyle Jordan, 22, Andover, was northbound on County Highway O at 480th Ave. in the town of Trimbelle, when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road. The motorcycle overturned and skidded across the roadway, ejecting him. The accident happened at 5:25 p.m., according ot the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.
Jordan was transported to River Falls Area Hospital by Ellsworth Area Ambulance. Deputy Jean Spletstoser noted alcohol was not a factor and Jordan was wearing a helmet and full protective gear.
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This one did not involve a motorcycle. However it's potentially an important lesson as it appears the semi trailer went over the centerline of Hwy 76 near Houston at mile marker 16. My mapping program shows MM16 is in that really twisty section. It's not hard to imagine the trucker did not use the shoulders to keep the trailer within his lane. A reminder to always be vigilant for this situation on a motorcycle.
I was down at the Hiawatha Rally when that happened. Some folks had trouble getting to the rally because the police had Hwy 76 completely shut down.
That super twisty stretch with blind corners on Hwy 76 is a blast but does make me nervous. Now that it has been resurfaced it is very smooth. There just isn't room for tractor trailers to negotiate it without crossing the center line. There just isn't much of a shoulder on the east side.
I was chasing Vince on the Dragon a few years back and we had to come to a complete stop to allow a big rig to negotiated a corner as it came at us. We are lucky Vince saw it in time.
Encountering a big rig in a blind corner has always been one of my nightmares.
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Perplexing. You can't find a more wide open intersection in the whole county and yet, the car driver violated their right of way.
http://www.republican-eagle.com/content/two-killed-motorcycle-crash (http://www.republican-eagle.com/content/two-killed-motorcycle-crash)
Two killed in motorcycle crash
Two people from Apple Valley, Minn., were killed Wednesday afternoon when the motorcycle they were riding on was struck by a car, Goodhue County Sheriff's Office reported.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of County roads 9 and 1 in Leon Township at about 2:30 p.m. Michael Forte, 57, was driving the cycle westbound on County Road 9. Kevin Kohn, 46, Kenyon was northbound on County Road 1 and had stopped at the stop sign and proceeded into the intersection without seeing the motorcycle. Forte and his passenger Jilleen Comstock, 43, were ejected from the motorcycle.
The empty motorcycle and Kohn's passenger car then struck a dump truck driven by Allen Hernke, 76, rural Cannon Falls that had been stopped at the intersection. Kohn and Hernke were not injured. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Wanamingo First Responders, Cannon Falls Ambulance and North Air assisted at the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol will be doing an accident reconstruction.
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incident number 13102458.
Incident Number: 13102458 Incident Date/Time: 6/19/2013 4:54:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 52 HWY Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 65 Road Condition: DRY
County: OLMSTED Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: VALENTINE, DAVID S , 52 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2011 KAWK ENDURO
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE TRAVELING NB ON HWY 52 NEAR CR 112 STRUCK DEER. ALSO ASSISTING AT THE SCENE WAS GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE
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Last Updated: 6/19/2013 5:46:27 AM
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incident number 13102467.
Incident Number: 13102467 Incident Date/Time: 6/19/2013 1:52:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: COUNTY ROAD 46/775TH AVENUE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: FREEBORN Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ALBERT LEA POLICE DEPARTMENT
FREEBORN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: BELL, DONALD R , 70 , OF DODGE CENTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: HANSON, DYLAN A , 20 , OF CLARKS GROVE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2012 FORD FUSION
Vehicle 2:
2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD STREET
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE ONE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON 775TH AVENUE OUT OF TRAILS PARKING LOT. VEHICLE TWO WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON COUNTY ROAD 46. VEHICLE ONE PROCEEDED FROM STOP SIGN. VEHICLE TWO STRUCK VEHICLE ONE BROADSIDE. ALBERT LEA FIRE, GOLDCROSS AMBULANCE, AND MAYO 1 ASSISSTING ON SCENE. STATE PATROL INVESTIGATING.
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Last Updated: 6/19/2013 6:04:38 PM
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incident number 13310867.
Incident Number: 13310867 Incident Date/Time: 6/21/2013 12:38:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 6 MP98 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 98 Road Condition: DRY
County: ITASCA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ITASCA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: CHAN, DANIEL L , 60 , OF LOWRY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: CHAN, MARILYN J , 58 , OF LOWRY MN , PASSENGER OF VEH null , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2008 YAMAHA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE VS DEER
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Last Updated: 6/21/2013 2:19:06 PM
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incident number 13200788.
Incident Number: 13200788 Incident Date/Time: 6/22/2013 4:30:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 169 & JEFFERSON AVE Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 67 Road Condition: DRY
County: NICOLLET Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. PETER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: WITTY, TIMOTHY T , 27 , OF ST PETER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: CONNELL, ISAIAH C , 19 , OF MONTEVIDEO MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
Vehicle 2:
2001 FORD FOCUS
IncidentDescription: VEH #1 WAS EB JEFFERSON AVE TURNING NB ONTO HWY 169. VEH #2 WAS SB HWY 169 TURNING WB ONTO JEFFERSON AVE. VEH #1 AND VEH #2 COLLIDED IN THE INTERSECTION. ST PETER AMBULANCE WAS DISPATCHED.
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Last Updated: 6/22/2013 6:51:20 PM
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incident number 13310867.
Incident Number: 13310867 Incident Date/Time: 6/21/2013 12:38:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 6 MP98 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 98 Road Condition: DRY
County: ITASCA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ITASCA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: CHAN, DANIEL L , 60 , OF LOWRY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: CHAN, MARILYN J , 58 , OF LOWRY MN , PASSENGER OF VEH null , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2008 YAMAHA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE VS DEER
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Last Updated: 6/21/2013 2:19:06 PM
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Case Number: 13310867 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/21/2013 12:38:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/22/2013 12:30:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13310867V1P1 Age: 60
Full Name: CHAN, DANIEL L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13310867V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: DEER RIVER , N/A
Residence: LOWRY , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13200788.
Incident Number: 13200788 Incident Date/Time: 6/22/2013 4:30:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 169 & JEFFERSON AVE Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 67 Road Condition: DRY
County: NICOLLET Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. PETER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: WITTY, TIMOTHY T , 27 , OF ST PETER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: CONNELL, ISAIAH C , 19 , OF MONTEVIDEO MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
Vehicle 2:
2001 FORD FOCUS
IncidentDescription: VEH #1 WAS EB JEFFERSON AVE TURNING NB ONTO HWY 169. VEH #2 WAS SB HWY 169 TURNING WB ONTO JEFFERSON AVE. VEH #1 AND VEH #2 COLLIDED IN THE INTERSECTION. ST PETER AMBULANCE WAS DISPATCHED.
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Case Number: 13200788 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/22/2013 4:30:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13200788V1P1 Age: 27
Full Name: WITTY, TIMOTHY T Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13200788V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: RIVERS EDGE , ST PETER, MN
Residence: ST PETER , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/minnesota-woman-injured-motorcycle-accident-sunday (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/minnesota-woman-injured-motorcycle-accident-sunday)
Minnesota woman injured in motorcycle accident Sunday
A Minnesota woman was injured Sunday afternoon when she was ejected from the motorcycle she was riding on County Highway F in the town of Clifton. - See more at: http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/minnesota-woman-injured-motorcycle-accident-sunday#sthash.glQADCDT.dpuf (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/minnesota-woman-injured-motorcycle-accident-sunday#sthash.glQADCDT.dpuf)
Cheryl Schistad, 54, Harris, was northbound on Hwy. F when she hit a bump in the roadway, causing her to lose control. The motorcycle then slid onto its side, ejecting her. Schistad was traveling through part of Hwy. F that is being resurfaced and the crash did happen in the construction zone, said Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Olson. The accident happened at 4:04 p.m. - See more at: http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/minnesota-woman-injured-motorcycle-accident-sunday#sthash.glQADCDT.dpuf (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/minnesota-woman-injured-motorcycle-accident-sunday#sthash.glQADCDT.dpuf)
Olson said speed and the construction zone appear to be factors in the crash. She was transported to Regions Hospital, where a spokesperson said Monday morning she was in good condition.
Pierce County was assisted by St. Croix County Sheriff's Department, River Falls Ambulance Service, River Falls Fire and Jerry's Towing
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http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/claremont-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash/article_8d7c29f6-9040-5961-a678-b55ca807e6d5.html (http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/claremont-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash/article_8d7c29f6-9040-5961-a678-b55ca807e6d5.html)
Claremont motorcyclist killed in crash
A 26-year-old Claremont man died after he was involved in a two-vehicle collision in Lakeville on Saturday evening, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
James Alan Batten II was northbound on Cedar Avenue around 6:15 p.m. when a vehicle turned from 202nd Street West into his path of travel, according to the Lakeville Police Department.
Batten struck the vehicle and was thrown from his motorcycle, striking the vehicle and then the pavement. He was not wearing a helmet.
Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Motorcyclist dies in collision with large deer on North Shore highway
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: June 27, 2013 - 11:11 AM
A 57-year-old motorcyclist struck a deer shortly after sunset on a North Shore highway and was killed, authorities said Thursday.
Michael L. Johnson, of Duluth, hit the “large deer broadside” shortly before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on northbound Hwy. 61 near Larsmont Road in Two Harbors, according to the State Patrol.
Johnson died the next morning at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, the patrol said. He was not wearing a helmet, the patrol added.
From 2010 through 2012, there have been 16 traffic fatalities in Minnesota involving collisions with deer, according to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS). Only Stearns County, with two, had more than one in that three-year period.
Public safety officials advise motorcyclists to avoid riding at dusk, when deer are on the move. When encountering deer, according to the DPS, use both brakes to stop. If possible, steer carefully and slowly around the deer if there is space.
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incident number 13800936.
Incident Number: 13800936 Incident Date/Time: 6/26/2013 1:58:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 23/INDUSTRIAL PARK RD MORA Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: KANABEC Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
KANABEC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: EYTCHESON, MARLIN E , 78 , OF OGILVIE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: QUIRAM, BRUCE W , 56 , OF ISANTI MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 3: QUIRAM, TAMARA L , 50 , OF ISANTI MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2002 DODGE CARAVAN
Vehicle 2:
2009 HD ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS SB INDUSTRIAL PARK RD. VEH 2 WAS EB HWY 23. VEH 1 STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN, THEN PROCEEDED TO CROSS HWY 23 WHEN IT BROADSIDED VEH 2.
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Case Number: 13800936 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/26/2013 1:58:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 6/27/2013 2:00:00 AM Helmet: UNKNOWN
Person ID: 13800936V2P2 Age: 56
Full Name: QUIRAM, BRUCE W Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13800936V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE
Residence: ISANTI , MN , US Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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"From 2010 through 2012, there have been 16 traffic fatalities in Minnesota involving collisions with deer, according to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS)."
This is a disturbing statistic. That's more Minnesotans killed by deer than Killed by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and all the other militant Islamist groups combined. Our Department of Homeland Security needs to do something about this. We got rid of the buffalo, we can get rid of deer.
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Unfortunately deer is a managed resource for the hunting and tourism industry. The human and insurance cost does not factor into it one bit.
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I'M REPORTING "TK" TO GREENPEACE!! >:(
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http://www.startribune.com/local/south/213509861.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/south/213509861.html)
Motorcyclist dies in Apple Valley crash; other driver jailed, suspected of being drunk
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: June 28, 2013 - 9:22 AM
A motorcyclist died in a collision at an Apple Valley intersection, and the driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, authorities said Friday.
The crash occurred about 8 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of W. 160th Street and Harwell Avenue W., police said.
The identity of the motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man from Burnsville, was being withheld pending notification of relatives.
The driver under arrest is Leah M. Colwell, 44, of Lakeville, and she is being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide, third-degree drunken driving, driving on a canceled license and having an open container of alcohol.
Colwell’s criminal history in Minnesota shows earlier convictions for drunken driving.
Colwell was turning in her car from eastbound 160th onto northbound Harwell, when she crossed into the motorcycle’s path, police said.
She was tested at the scene for impairment, leading to her arrest, police added.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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Crash to motorcycle caused by debris from a tire blowout from another vehicle.
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incident number 13506707.
Incident Number: 13506707 Incident Date/Time: 6/27/2013 10:09:00 AM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 7
Number of Vehicles: 3
Location: INTERSTATE 94 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 211 Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 3
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
MAPLE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ROGERS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: FELLOWS, RAYMOUND , 54 , OF ELK RIVER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: KRRAUSE, CASEY A , 25 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , DRIVER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 3: BECK, ROBBERT J , 34 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)CO , PASSENGER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 4: BECK, LAURA D , 31 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 5: PHILLIPS, BILLY R , 38 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)NC , PASSENGER OF VEH 3 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 6: PIERCE, SCOTT A , 41 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 7: SANDFORD, BRADLEY C , 22 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1983 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
Vehicle 2:
2014 STERLING TRUCK
Vehicle 3:
1997 DODGE VAN
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE #1 RIGHT LANE MOTORCYCLE, VEHICLE #3 LEFT LANE VAN, VEHICLE #2 MIDDLE LANE TRUCK, VEHICLE #3 TIRE BLEW OUT LOST CONTROL WENT OVER TO THE SHOULDER THEN OVER CORRECTED AND STRUCK VEHICLE #2, VEHICLE #1 STRUCK DEBRIS FROM VEHICLE #3 AND CRASHED.
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incident number 13310839.
Incident Number: 13310839 Incident Date/Time: 6/28/2013 11:48:00 AM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: CONTACT NOT ENTERED
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 169 AND MILE POST 307.8 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 307 Road Condition: DRY
County: ITASCA Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: PETERSEN, HAROLD D , 80 , OF GRAND RAPIDS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
1984 HONDA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE VS. DEER OCCURED JUNE 18TH, 2013, DIED FROM INJURIES ON JUNE 27TH, 2013.
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incident number 13200815.
Incident Number: 13200815 Incident Date/Time: 6/29/2013 3:04:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: SB HWY 169 AT BELGRADE AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 54 Road Condition: DRY
County: NICOLLET Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
NORTH MANKATO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: REZAC, MICHAEL J , 27 , OF NORTH MANKATO MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS TAKING THE RAMP TO SB HIGHWAY 169 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL ON THE CURVE. GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE ASSISTED ONSCENE.
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Case Number: 13200815 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/29/2013 3:04:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13200815V1P1 Age: 27
Full Name: REZAC, MICHAEL J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13200815V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MCHS MANKATO , MANKATO, MN
Residence: NORTH MANKATO , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13300659.
Incident Number: 13300659 Incident Date/Time: 6/29/2013 10:06:00 PM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 30 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 1 Road Condition: DRY
County: PIPESTONE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
PIPESTONE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SOWARD, CALVIN E , 53 , OF FLANDREAU SD , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1982 HONDA NIGHTHAWK
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WB ON HWY 30. DRIVER LOST CONTROL IN CORNER AND LAID MOTORCYCLE DOWN. DRIVER CAME TO REST IN ROADWAY. VEH 1 CAME TO REST ON SHOULDER OF ROAD. PIPESTONE FIRE DEPARTMENT, PIPESTONE AMBULANCE ASSISTING ON SCENE. STATE PATROL INVESTIGATING.
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Case Number: 13300659 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/29/2013 10:06:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13300659V1P1 Age: 53
Full Name: SOWARD, CALVIN E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13300659V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: AVERA , SIOUX FALLS
Residence: FLANDREAU , SD , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13900886.
Incident Number: 13900886 Incident Date/Time: 6/30/2013 1:44:00 PM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 6
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: 34 HWY/HEIGHT OF LAND DR E Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: BECKER Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BECKER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LAPORT, DONALD W , 58 , OF TWIN VALLEY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: LAPORT, JOHN A , 73 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 3: LAPORT, MANETTE K , 62 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 4: LAPORT, MONRAD H , 70 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 5: LAPORT, LYNNEL K , 61 , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 6: VIGESAA, ROBERT D , 48 , OF OSAGE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2001 FORD PICKUP
Vehicle 2:
2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS TRAVELIJNG EASTBOUND ON HWY 34 AND SLOWED TO TURN NORTHBOUND ONTO E HEAIGHT OF LAND DR INTO PATH OF VEHICLE 2. VEHICLE 2 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON HWY 34 AND COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT CENTER OF VEHICLE 1. DRIVER 2 WAS SEPARATED FROM MOTORCYLE AND LANDED IN DITCH. DRIVER WAS AIRLIFTED TO FARGO.
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Case Number: 13900886 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 6/30/2013 1:44:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13900886V2P6 Age: 48
Full Name: VIGESAA, ROBERT D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13900886V2 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , FARGO, ND
Residence: OSAGE , MN , US Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13800953.
Incident Number: 13800953 Incident Date/Time: 7/1/2013 11:46:00 AM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 18 AT CO RD 23 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: CROW WING Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CROW WING COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: DUFRESNE, LEE C , 51 , OF FOREST LAKE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: ROSS, CHRISTINE E , 44 , OF FOREST LAKE MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1996 HD ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MSP IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING A SERIOUS INJURY MOTORCYLE VS DEER CRASH EAST OF BRAINERD. MC WAS EB HWY 18, DEER RAN INTO MC.
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Case Number: 13800953 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/1/2013 11:46:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/1/2013 8:00:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13800953V1P1 Age: 51
Full Name: DUFRESNE, LEE C Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13800953V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE
Residence: FOREST LAKE , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13102622.
Incident Number: 13102622 Incident Date/Time: 7/1/2013 1:23:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: I 90/ 28TH ST NE Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 181 Road Condition: DRY
County: MOWER Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MOWER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: NELSON, GERALD L , 50 , OF SHEBOYGAN FALLS WI , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS WB ON I 90 WHEN A DEER STRUCK THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE COLLISION CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE INTO THE MEDIAN. ALSO, ASSISTING WAS GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE.
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Case Number: 13102622 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/1/2013 1:23:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/1/2013 3:16:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102622V1P1 Age: 50
Full Name: NELSON, GERALD L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102622V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MCHS , AUSTIN
Residence: SHEBOYGAN FALLS , WI , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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"From 2010 through 2012, there have been 16 traffic fatalities in Minnesota involving collisions with deer, according to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS)."
This is a disturbing statistic. That's more Minnesotans killed by deer than Killed by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and all the other militant Islamist groups combined. Our Department of Homeland Security needs to do something about this. We got rid of the buffalo, we can get rid of deer.
The problem with your comparison Tony, it is not the deers intent to kill us. What if the deer could get rid of us for killing them?
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"From 2010 through 2012, there have been 16 traffic fatalities in Minnesota involving collisions with deer, according to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS)."
This is a disturbing statistic. That's more Minnesotans killed by deer than Killed by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and all the other militant Islamist groups combined. Our Department of Homeland Security needs to do something about this. We got rid of the buffalo, we can get rid of deer.
The problem with your comparison Tony, it is not the deers intent to kill us. What if the deer could get rid of us for killing them?
Tony, the deer don't use technology otherwise the NSA would have them all tracked.. ;)
Mike, I believe Tony was making a funny.
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"From 2010 through 2012, there have been 16 traffic fatalities in Minnesota involving collisions with deer, according to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS)."
This is a disturbing statistic. That's more Minnesotans killed by deer than Killed by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and all the other militant Islamist groups combined. Our Department of Homeland Security needs to do something about this. We got rid of the buffalo, we can get rid of deer.
The problem with your comparison Tony, it is not the deers intent to kill us. What if the deer could get rid of us for killing them?
Tony, the deer don't use technology otherwise the NSA would have them all tracked.. ;)
Mike, I believe Tony was making a funny.
So was I
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you guys need to bone up on your humor
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What is your definition of "BONE UP"? ::)
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He said Bone, he he :o
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incident number 13271333.
Incident Number: 13271333 Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2013 12:00:00 PM
MSP District: 2700 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2700 - (218) 302-6127
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: NB 35 I MP203 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 203 Road Condition: DRY
County: PINE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
PINE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Fri Jul 5 12:00:00 CDT 2013
Person 2: Info Release Date and Time: Fri Jul 5 12:00:00 CDT 2013
Vehicle 1:
2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I35 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITALS IN DULUTH. 47 YEAR OLD FEMALE PASSENGER DIED AT ST. MARYS IN DULUTH.
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incident number 13102650.
Incident Number: 13102650 Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2013 12:09:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 14 AT 60TH AVE SE Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: OLMSTED Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: MOLLE, DORIS G , 71 , OF PLAINVIEW MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: SULLA, JOSHUA M , 21 , OF JIM FALLS WI , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 3: MOLLE, DONWIN H , 73 , OF PLAINVIEW MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1994 DODGE CARAVAN
Vehicle 2:
2004 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEH 2 WAS WB ON HWY 14 AND TURNING LEFT. VEH 1 WAS WB ON HWY 14. VEHICLES COLLIDED. GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE AND ROCHESTER FIRE ASSISTED ONSCENE.
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incident number 13102661.
Incident Number: 13102661 Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2013 11:12:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 14 HWY Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 187 Road Condition: DRY
County: DODGE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PROPERTY DAMAGE Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
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Person 1: GANRUDE, THOMAS D , 33 , OF CLAREMONT MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: FISHER-DALE, WILLOW J , 28 , OF CLAREMONT MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2003 HD ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: V1 HEADED WB ON HWY 14 AND STRUCK DEER. ALSO ASSISTING AT THE SCENE WAS DODGE CENTER AMBULANCE, WEST CONCORD AMBULANCE AND CLARMONT FIRST RESPONDERS
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Case Number: 13102661 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/4/2013 11:12:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102661V1P1 Age: 33
Full Name: GANRUDE, THOMAS D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102661V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ,
Residence: CLAREMONT , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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This is classic case of impatience or inexperience. Do not pass a vehicle when there are road access they might be turning.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/271745/ (http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/271745/)
Authorities ID victim of fatal motorcycle crash north of Duluth
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Gnesen Township on Thursday morning has been identified.
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Gnesen Township on Thursday morning has been identified.
Benjamin Scott Jones, 24, of Rice Lake Township died after his motorcycle struck a sport utility vehicle on Rice Lake Road just before 11 a.m., the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Sheriff’s Office said Jones was traveling north when he tried to pass the SUV just as it made a left turn into the Gnesen General Store driveway.
The motorcycle and the SUV went into a ditch. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The SUV’s driver also was hurt, but their injuries were not life-threatening, the Sheriff’s Office said.
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This is classic case of impatience or inexperience. Do not pass a vehicle when there are road access they might be turning.
[url]http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/271745/[/url] ([url]http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/271745/[/url])
Authorities ID victim of fatal motorcycle crash north of Duluth
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Gnesen Township on Thursday morning has been identified.
The motorcycle and the SUV went into a ditch. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The SUV’s driver also was hurt, but their injuries were not life-threatening, the Sheriff’s Office said.
This one hit close to home. The vehicle driver is a member of my wife's family. She signaled her turn, was slowing, and I was told there was another vehicle behind her and the rider was attempting to pass them both. I haven't heard what the guy was riding, but I saw the B-roll on the local news and he hit hard - the rear wheel was bent, there was substantial damage to the rear quarter panel, rear passenger door (including a rip thru the sheet metal), and driver's door.
This was a reminder for me that more lives are affected than the family of the one lost. After a friend of ours was severely injured on 94 last month after hitting a deer combined with this wreck impacting our family, my wife is having a hard time with me riding these days, thinking about how horrible it is that a member of her family has to live forever with her role in a fatal crash.,
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Dude, sorry to hear this happened to your wife's family.
I don't think the article was clear, but bike was passing two vehicles on left and the front vehicle was signaling a left turn.
Inattention and poor judgement on the MC driver.
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The old cliche applies here, you pick and choose your risks in life. Sometimes it requires self reflection and rationalization on your part before you can unequivocally state to your spouse, "This is who I am and how I roll."
A few years ago a neighbor dropped dead from a heart attack. He was only 49 but was a chronic smoker and drank to excess too often. I recall he once told me he used to ride motorcycle until the wife made him quit not long after they were married. Too bad she couldn't make him quit smoking and drinking too.
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I have always said, when you throw a leg over one of these things you are putting yourself in harms way. If that is not acceptable, sell the bike and go to church on Sunday.
If you think you can manage the risk to the point nothing can happen to you on a bike, well think again.
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The old cliche applies here, you pick and choose your risks in life. Sometimes it requires self reflection and rationalization on your part before you can unequivocally state to your spouse, "This is who I am and how I roll."
A few years ago a neighbor dropped dead from a heart attack. He was only 49 but was a chronic smoker and drank to excess too often. I recall he once told me he used to ride motorcycle until the wife made him quit not long after they were married. Too bad she couldn't make him quit smoking and drinking too.
I covered that during our dating, prior to engagement: motorcycles are a part of who I am; not something that I do. She knows that is part of the package (and she responded by saying she was coming with a cat, and the damn thing is still around nearly 11 years later).
It's just been a rough couple weeks for my dear Mrs.
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incident number 13800994.
Incident Number: 13800994 Incident Date/Time: 7/8/2013 2:29:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 6 NORTH OF CROW WING CO RD 11 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: CROW WING Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CROSBY POLICE DEPARTMENT
CROW WING COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Tue Jul 9 12:00:00 CDT 2013
Person 2: Info Release Date and Time: Tue Jul 9 12:00:00 CDT 2013
Person 3: Info Release Date and Time: Tue Jul 9 12:00:00 CDT 2013
Vehicle 1:
2011 GMC SIERRA
Vehicle 2:
1978 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS NB HWY 6. VEH 2 WAS SB HWY 6. VEH 2 CROSSED CENTER LINE AND STRUCK VEH 1 HEAD ON IN NB LANE.
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Last Updated: 7/8/2013 6:00:23 PM
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http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/update-weekend-car-motorcycle-accidents-injure-two-pierce-county (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/update-weekend-car-motorcycle-accidents-injure-two-pierce-county)
UPDATE: Weekend car-motorcycle accidents injure two in Pierce County
There were injuries from two car-motorcycle accidents which took place this weekend in Pierce County.
The first accident was Friday evening on CTH. CC in El Paso Townships in front of N5271. Jeffery Jilk, 37, River Falls, was pulling his 1999 Nissan Altima into a private drive at around 9:15 p.m. when it was struck by a 1985 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Joseph Whirry, 38, of Spring Valley. Mr. Whirry was ejected from his vehicle and was injured. He was transported by the Elmwood Ambulance Service to Luther Hospital in Eau Claire with undetermined injuries. Mr. Jilk was uninjured. Elmwood Fire and the Pierce County Sheriff's Department were also at the scene of the accident.
Then on Saturday afternoon around 2:51 p.m. on Hwy. 65 at CTH. W in River Falls Township, a car driven by Claire Janovec, 18, River Falls, according to the Sheriff's report, entered the highway in front of a northbound traveling motorcycle driven by Craig Brenner, 50, of Ellsworth. The motorcycle hit the rear corner of the car and went airborne. Brenner was injured and was transported by River Falls Ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. A Regions spokesperson said Monday he was treated and released. Janovec and her passenger Nicholas Sos, 18, of Hudson, were not hurt. Also at the scene were River Falls Fire and River Falls Police.
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It's just been a rough couple weeks for my dear Mrs.
I'm sure it has been tough on both you. :(
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incident number 13102724.
Incident Number: 13102724 Incident Date/Time: 7/9/2013 6:47:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 61 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 91 Road Condition: DRY
County: GOODHUE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
GOODHUE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
RED WING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: RADUNZ, JASPER T , 26 , OF RED WING MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 HONDA ROAD-STREET
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 NB HWY 61. DRIVER OF VEH 1 LOST CONTROL. DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL VIA HELICOPTER. RED WING POLICE DEPARTMENT, GOODHUE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE, RED WING FIRE AND RED WING AMBULANCE ASSISTING ON SCENE. STATE PATROL INVESTIGATING.
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Last Updated: 7/9/2013 8:16:56 PM
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Case Number: 13102724 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/9/2013 6:47:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102724V1P1 Age: 26
Full Name: RADUNZ, JASPER T Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102724V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: RED WING , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13102724.
Incident Number: 13102724 Incident Date/Time: 7/9/2013 6:47:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 61 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 91 Road Condition: DRY
County: GOODHUE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
GOODHUE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
RED WING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: RADUNZ, JASPER T , 26 , OF RED WING MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 HONDA ROAD-STREET
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 NB HWY 61. DRIVER OF VEH 1 LOST CONTROL. DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL VIA HELICOPTER. RED WING POLICE DEPARTMENT, GOODHUE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE, RED WING FIRE AND RED WING AMBULANCE ASSISTING ON SCENE. STATE PATROL INVESTIGATING.
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Case Number: 13102724 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/9/2013 6:47:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102724V1P1 Age: 26
Full Name: RADUNZ, JASPER T Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102724V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: RED WING , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13507118.
Incident Number: 13507118 Incident Date/Time: 7/11/2013 9:03:00 AM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: COUNTY ROAD 9/190TH ST. Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: SCOTT Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
JORDAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SAMES, DENISE M , 49 , OF GLENCOE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: MENDEZ, HENRY A , 35 , OF SHAKOPEE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
2000 YAMAHA MODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 2:
2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
IncidentDescription: VEH2 NB ON CR9 WAS MAKING LEFT TURN ON 190TH ST IN FRONT OF VEH1. VEH1 STRUCK RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEH2. DRIVER OF VEH1 WAS FLOWN TO HCMC AND PASSED AWAY AT HCMC. NO INJURIES TO DRIVER OF VEH2.
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Last Updated: 7/11/2013 4:55:21 PM
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http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/arcadia-man-injured-in-collision-with-deer/article_3053c6a0-ec44-11e2-ab84-001a4bcf887a.html (http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/arcadia-man-injured-in-collision-with-deer/article_3053c6a0-ec44-11e2-ab84-001a4bcf887a.html)
Arcadia man injured in collision with deer
Gregory Korpal, 38, of Arcadia received severe injuries after being thrown from his motorcycle during an accident involving a deer.
Korpal was traveling east Friday night on Kamrowski Road when the deer struck his bike.
The collision caused him to lose control and enter the ditch. Korpal was flown to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
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http://www.startribune.com/nation/215444491.html (http://www.startribune.com/nation/215444491.html)
Motorcycle racer from Florida dies after hitting 285 mph on runway in Maine
LIMESTONE, Maine — A motorcycle racer trying to top 300 mph died Sunday after losing control and zooming off a runway at a former air base in northern Maine.
Bill Warner, 44, of Wimauma, Fla., was clocked at 285 mph before he lost control but it was unclear how fast the motorcycle was traveling when it veered off the paved runway and crashed, said Tim Kelly, race director the Loring Timing Association, which hosted "The Maine Event" at Loring Air Force Base.
Warner was conscious and talking after the crash just befor 10 a.m., Kelly said, but he died about an hour and 15 minutes later at a hospital in Caribou.
"No one will touch Bill's achievements or be the type of racer he was. He was a personal friend and the land-racing community is less for his loss," Kelly said.
Riding his modified turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa, Warner previously hit 311 mph on the same course in 2011, using 1.5 miles of pavement. That's considered to be the world land speed record for a conventional motorcycle, Kelly said.
This time he was trying to hit 300 mph using just a mile of pavement, and he'd made several passes before the one in which he crashed, Kelly said.
The Maine Event is an annual timed speed event that utilizes the 14,200-foot-long runway at the former Strategic Air Command base that closed in 1994. The Loring Timing Association uses 2.5 miles of the runway for its events, and there's an additional buffer of 2,000 feet, Kelly said.
On Sunday, about 400 spectators watched as Warner began veering right after passing the 1-mile mark, traveling upright for another 2,000 feet before exiting the runway and crashing, Kelly said.
The remainder of Sunday's event was canceled. The Limestone Police Department and Maine State Police were investigation the crash.
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http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/rochester-man-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-accident/article_957a8d91-c34f-5999-9760-6efdf03f04fd.html (http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/rochester-man-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-accident/article_957a8d91-c34f-5999-9760-6efdf03f04fd.html)
Rochester man in critical condition after motorcycle accident
Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:29 am
Marion Renault
A 25-year-old Rochester man sustained a head injury in an early morning motorcycle accident Saturday, said police.
Matthew Gerwill was found in the roadway along 23rd Street Southeast in Rochester at 12:50 a.m. and taken to Saint Marys Hospital, where he was in critical condition on Saturday.
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incident number 13102795.
Incident Number: 13102795 Incident Date/Time: 7/14/2013 12:36:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 4
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: 6000 BLK OF CR 23 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: STEELE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
STEELE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: BELLER, KANDACE D , 23 , OF EAGAN MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: CHRASTIL, NATHANIEL G , 23 , OF EAGAN MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 3: CLAFFEY, ROBERT R , 51 , OF LE CENTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 4: CLAFFEY, DEBRA K , 51 , OF LE CENTER MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2000 DODGE CARAVAN
Vehicle 2:
1996 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: THE DODGE CARAVAN WAS SB ON CR 23 WHEN IT MADE A U-TURN TO HEAD NB. THE MOTORCYCLE, TRAVELING SB, COLLIDED WITH THE VAN DURING THE U-TURN. ALSO ASSISTING WAS GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE.
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Last Updated: 7/14/2013 3:22:13 PM
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http://erstarnews.com/2013/07/08/motorcycle-crash-claims-life-of-man-19/ (http://erstarnews.com/2013/07/08/motorcycle-crash-claims-life-of-man-19/)
Elk River Police are investigating a June 27 motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 19-year-old Elk River man.
Erich Kanne, a 2012 graduate of Elk River High School, had been traveling south in the 19400 block of Proctor Road in Elk River shortly before 10:30 p.m. when his 2005 Yamaha left the roadway and collided with a stand of trees.
An off-duty officer who lived in the area heard the crash from his deck and called 911 before rushing to the scene, according to Elk River Police Capt. Bob Kluntz.
As he approached the roadside he could hear two young women calling for him. They had been following Kanne in separate passenger cars when they came upon a debris-filled stretch along Proctor Road, Kluntz said.
Flags, a cross and other memorabilia mark the crash site in Elk River.
As Megan Schiltz, a 19-year-old Elk River woman and Kanne’s girlfriend, and her friend Kailey Olsen, 19, of Cambridge, looked into the darkness, the off-duty officer arrived and managed to locate Kanne and his cycle in the ditch. As he began checking for vitals, Elk River Police arrived, followed by an Elk River Ambulance but to no avail. Kanne was pronounced dead at the scene.
He had been wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and authorities do not believe he had any alcohol in his system, Kluntz said.
When asked if speed was a factor, Kluntz said it’s hard to tell.
“When a motorcycle goes off the road into a grassy area like this, there are not scuff marks you can see in a surface like asphalt,” he said. “And with it being an older model bike, there’s no black box-like detector device to tell us how fast he was going.”
Schiltz, who was the first to come upon the scene, identified herself as Kanne’s girlfriend. An odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected on her breath while officers were attempting to obtain information from her as a possible witness.
She passed field sobriety tests, and a preliminary breath test revealed a .039 blood alcohol content, according to an incident complaint report. She was cited for minor consumption and underage drinking and driving.
Olsen, who had been following Schiltz, was interviewed and found to have been drinking, too. She also registered a low blood alcohol content level when administered a breath test and was cited for minor consumption and underage drinking and driving.
All three had been at Schiltz’s earlier that night.
“It’s hard to say what happened until we have the results of the investigation,” Kluntz said. “Sometimes we know it was a deer that ran out, or alcohol or another car was involved, but to say anything at this point would be total speculation.
“It’s just a terribly unfortunate and tragic situation,” he said.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Central Lutheran where Kanne was remembered for many things, including his smile and his ability to get others to smile — even if they were mad or going through a difficult situation.
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http://www.republican-eagle.com/content/three-crashes-one-fatal-reported-sunday (http://www.republican-eagle.com/content/three-crashes-one-fatal-reported-sunday)
A West Concord, Minn., man was killed Sunday evening when his motorcycle struck a road sign, Goodhue County Sheriff's Office reported.
Raymond Bartz, 55, was westbound on County Road 11 in Cherry Grove Township when his cycle went off a sharp curve and struck a sign at about 6:45 p.m. Bartz was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office will be performing an autopsy and the State Patrol will do a reconstruction of the accident. Alcohol doesn't appear to be a factor in the crash; Bartz was wearing a helmet.
Zumbrota Ambulance and Wanamingo First Responders assisted at the scene.
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incident number 13405418.
Incident Number: 13405418 Incident Date/Time: 7/17/2013 3:05:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2400 - (651) 779-5900
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 95 - 3 MILES S OF HWY 8 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 81 Road Condition: DRY
County: CHISAGO Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CHISAGO COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: WACHOWIAK, URSULA M , 42 , OF LEMONT IL , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: LUKAS, ANTHONY J , 21 , OF STILLWATER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 2:
1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
IncidentDescription: VEH 2 WAS NB HWY 95 AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A NB SEMI AND STRUCK VEH 1 THAT WAS HEADED SB ON HWY 95 HEAD ON.
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Last Updated: 7/17/2013 7:19:01 PM
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Case Number: 13405418 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/17/2013 3:05:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/17/2013 6:30:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13405418V1P1 Age: 42
Full Name: WACHOWIAK, URSULA M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13405418V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REGIONS HOSPITAL , ST PAUL
Residence: LEMONT , IL , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13102851.
Incident Number: 13102851 Incident Date/Time: 7/18/2013 7:05:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 61/PLUM ST, REDWING Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: GOODHUE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RED WING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: SMITH, RANDY A , 46 , OF LAKE CITY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2001 HONDA ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS SB ON HWY 61, RAN OFF ROAD INTO MEDIAN AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT FOR BRIDGE. ALSO ASSISTING WERE: RED WING AMBULANCE AND RED WING FIRE DEPT.
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Last Updated: 7/18/2013 8:10:00 PM
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Case Number: 13102851 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/18/2013 7:05:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/18/2013 8:11:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102851V1P1 Age: 46
Full Name: SMITH, RANDY A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102851V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MAYO , RED WING
Residence: LAKE CITY , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13900973.
Incident Number: 13900973 Incident Date/Time: 7/19/2013 7:00:00 PM
MSP District: 2900 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2900 - (218) 846-8260
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 34 AT 320TH AVE. Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 41 Road Condition: WET
County: BECKER Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BECKER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HANSON, LOUISE V , 56 , OF DETROIT LAKES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: ENGEL, IDA M , 56 , OF DETROIT LAKES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 3: LUSTY, BEVERLY G , 58 , OF DETROIT LAKES MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 JEEP CGK
Vehicle 2:
2012 CANA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON HIGHWAY 34 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL AND VEERED INTO THE WEST BOUND LANE. VEH 2 WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON HIGHWAY 34 WHEN VEH 1 CLIPPED VEH 2 SENDING IT INTO THE NORTH DITCH ROLLING THE VEHICLE AND THROWING THE 2 OCCUPANTS TO THE GROUND.
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Last Updated: 7/20/2013 1:16:12 AM
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incident number 13801056.
Incident Number: 13801056 Incident Date/Time: 7/20/2013 6:42:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: NB HWY 371 AT OAK DRIVE N Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 14 Road Condition: DRY
County: CROW WING Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CROW WING COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HANSEN, MYRIAH J , 19 , OF BLAINE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: CASH, TIMOTHY J , 56 , OF LITTLE FALLS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2000 LINCLON CONTINENTAL
Vehicle 2:
2004 KAWASAKI MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: BOTH VEHICLES WERE TRAVELING NB ON HWY 371, VEHICLE 1 A PASSANGER CAR REAR ENDED VEHICLE 2 A MOTORCYCLE. DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE WAS AIR LIFTED TO NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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Case Number: 13801056 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 7/20/2013 6:42:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: 7/20/2013 10:00:00 PM Helmet: N/A
Person ID: 13801056V1P1 Age: 19
Full Name: HANSEN, MYRIAH J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13801056V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: N/A , N/A
Residence: BLAINE , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Case Number: 13801056 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/20/2013 6:42:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/20/2013 10:00:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13801056V2P1 Age: 56
Full Name: CASH, TIMOTHY J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13801056V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE
Residence: LITTLE FALLS , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13300733.
Incident Number: 13300733 Incident Date/Time: 7/21/2013 9:40:00 AM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: WB I 90 AT THE STATE LINE Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 1 Road Condition: DRY
County: ROCK Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: GOULET, ERIN M , 25 , OF ALBERTA AB , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR RO
IncidentDescription: MC WAS TRAVELLING WB ON I 90 WITH ANOTHER MC WHEN IT SWERVED FOR SLOWER MC CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE EJECTED BEFORE COMING TO REST ACROSS THE MEDIAN IN THE SB DITCH.
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Case Number: 13300733 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 7/21/2013 9:40:00 AM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13300733V1P1 Age: 25
Full Name: GOULET, ERIN M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13300733V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: AVERA MCKENNAN , SIOUX FALLS, SD
Residence: ALBERTA , AB , CANADA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Rash of motorcycle deaths worries Minnesota riders, officials
Article by: JENNA ROSS , Star Tribune
Updated: July 21, 2013 - 10:41 PM
One man, with his wife on board, lost control of his motorcycle on July 4th, killing them both. Another veered off the road on a sharp curve and struck a road sign, dying. A Coon Rapids couple was killed when they crossed the centerline and collided with a pickup.
All were in their 50s.
Minnesota is on track for an especially deadly riding season this year, with at least 32 motorcycle deaths so far, and baby boomers are most often the fatalities. Since January, more than half of those killed in motorcycle crashes statewide were over the age of 45.
The toll last year also was bad, perhaps because of an early spring, authorities said. But despite May snowstorms that kept many hogs in the garage well into spring, this year appears worse. Total fatalities, so far, are up 60 percent over the Department of Public Safety’s tally at this time last year. (The 2012 number later grew once more reports were compiled.)
“People are just going crazy this year,” said Bill Shaffer, director of the state’s Motorcycle and Roadway Safety Programs. “It’s discouraging, to say the least.”
The number and nature of the crashes have safety officials, riding instructors and motorcyclists worried. Nearly half of this year’s fatalities were caused by a motorcyclist losing it on a curve. That’s way more than typical and speaks to a lack of skill, Shaffer and others said.
Meanwhile, fewer riders are getting trained. Despite a record number of licensed riders, sign-ups for state safety courses have fallen from their peak in 2008. This season, the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center canceled some classes because of low registration.
Rider coach Bill Gregor has never seen so many cancellations. “The economy is better than it was two years ago, gas prices are high. We should have 50 people trying to get in here,” he said, gesturing to his class of 15. “I can’t figure that out.”
His teaching partner, Ashley Delzer, chimed in: “It’s because they’re all out there, uneducated and dying.” They both got quiet, shaking their heads.
‘Makes you feel younger’
Some wore leather jackets and head wraps. Others sported suits. But the dozen customers at a Harley-Davidson dealership in Lakeville on an evening last week had one thing in common: their age.
Baby boomers have driven the last decade’s dramatic rise in motorcycle riders. In Minnesota, a record 237,000 motorcycles were registered in 2012 — a number that has more than doubled since the mid-1990s.
Roger Holmes, 59, perused Harley-logo shirts with Sue Kealy, his regular companion on rides. Many of Holmes’ friends were buying bikes, so in 2004 he did too. The Rosemount resident takes his Sportster to work on summer weekdays, an occasional band gig at night and, with Kealy as his passenger, on little trips on weekends. The couple’s most recent ride brought them south on Hwy. 61 to Wabasha, Minn.
“It makes you feel good,” Holmes said, of riding. “It makes you feel younger.”
“Maybe they don’t go to school because they rode when they were younger,” said Jed Duncan, owner of Rider Academy in St. Paul. “Maybe they don’t wear a helmet because they grew up with that image of ‘Easy Rider.’ Maybe they have a beer or two because they came along before M.A.D.D.”
Mark Koon is president of the St. Croix Valley Riders, which pays for its members to take safety courses. But Koon himself probably put 500,000 miles on his bike before taking a class last year. “I grew up in the country, riding dirt bikes,” he said. Braking techniques have changed since then, he said, and the class helped him correct some bad habits.
“Even if you’re an experienced rider,” Koon said, “it’s well worth the time.”
Holmes took a safety class at Dakota County Technical College and believes that riding has made him a more attentive driver. But four years ago he was in his truck when someone ran a red light, hitting him hard. If he had been on his Harley, he guesses, “I’d be dead.”
“It’s one of those things: You think, I better do this before I die,” Holmes said, laughing. “Then you get into it, and you think, ‘I’m going to die doing this.’ ”
Do classes work?
Already, it’s the deadliest July in four years. At least 11 people have died in motorcycle crashes — matching the total for the entire month in 2009.
“People! We must do something about this,” pleaded Koon, of the bikers rights group, in a note to members.
His organization touts classes as the solution, but some experts question whether they’re effective. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which conducts and compiles research on road safety, argues that “there is no evidence that safety training for motorcyclists reduces crashes,” said Russ Rader, the nonprofit’s spokesman.
The group also has found little difference in insurance claims between states that require all new riders to take courses and those that do not. Six states, including Texas and Oregon, have that requirement. Minnesota is among 19 states that order younger riders, only, to complete a safety class. Here, those under 18 must enroll.
Helmets are a flash point
But the Insurance Institute does advocate for another fix — helmets.
Helmets cut the risk of a motorcycle fatality by 37 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Two-thirds of motorcyclists who have died this year in Minnesota were not wearing helmets.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia require helmets for all motorcyclists. Minnesota requires them only for riders under 18. Many rider groups, including Koon’s, oppose mandatory helmet laws.
Duncan believes that the cheapest way to cut down on motorcycle fatalities is to enact a mandatory helmet law. But he’s against that.
“Everybody should be able to choose,” he said. “At the same time, I wear a helmet every single time I’m on a motorcycle.”
A 2011 survey of 1,350 riders in Minnesota found that about half said they wear a helmet either “most of the time” or “all of the time.”
Those in their 40s were the least likely to report wearing helmets. The youngest and oldest riders — under 30 and over 60 — were the most likely to.
A different crowd
Greger stood before the half-full classroom, gray-haired and goateed. Many students appeared to be in their 20s and 30s. That’s not typical, said Greger, 59. But it’s this year’s mix.
Dennis Urabe, 42, had his motorcycle license for 20 years, until he moved to Minnesota from New York six years ago. His wife worries about him riding, so partly to assuage her concern, he plans to take both the beginner and the advanced safety courses.
“I’m getting older, so I definitely want to be as safe as possible,” Urabe said during a class break.
On Saturday, the group would get on bikes, practicing balancing, braking and turning. But the course’s first session was indoors. They worked through a thick rider handbook, answering questions on helmets, gear and controls. They watched short videos of attractive people checking their bikes before a ride. They also talked about crashes.
“OK, now for my least-favorite question,” Greger said. “Who’s got Number 6?”
“Describe one crash from your previous experience, or that you are aware of,” one man read from the book. “Briefly describe the circumstances.”
Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168
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incident number 13102894.
Incident Number: 13102894 Incident Date/Time: 7/21/2013 2:06:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 21 & BAGLEY ROAD Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 1 Road Condition: DRY
County: RICE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FARIBAULT POLICE DEPARTMENT
RICE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SEVERSON, DONALD W , 54 , OF OWATONNA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: DANIELS, SUSAN L , 54 , OF OWATONNA MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2008 YAMAHA MC
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE #1 WAS WEST BOUND ON HWY 21, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL WENT ONTO THE SHOULDER & FLIPPED VEHICLE. DRIVER & PASSENGER WERE EJECTED. FARIBAULT FIRE DEPARTMENT & NORTH MEMORIAL AMBULANCE WERE DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE.
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Case Number: 13102894 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/21/2013 2:06:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102894V1P1 Age: 54
Full Name: SEVERSON, DONALD W Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102894V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL , ROBBINSDALE, MN
Residence: OWATONNA , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Rash of motorcycle deaths worries Minnesota riders, officials
Article by: JENNA ROSS , Star Tribune
Updated: July 21, 2013 - 10:41 PM
This story brings up so many issues that I have an opinion about, I don't know where to start?
I do know, it concerns me, that others who also ride, "have officials worried"
One man, with his wife on board, lost control of his motorcycle on July 4th, killing them both. Another veered off the road on a sharp curve and struck a road sign, dying. A Coon Rapids couple was killed when they crossed the centerline and collided with a pickup.
All were in their 50s.
Minnesota is on track for an especially deadly riding season this year, with at least 32 motorcycle deaths so far, and baby boomers are most often the fatalities. Since January, more than half of those killed in motorcycle crashes statewide were over the age of 45.
The toll last year also was bad, perhaps because of an early spring, authorities said. But despite May snowstorms that kept many hogs in the garage well into spring, this year appears worse. Total fatalities, so far, are up 60 percent over the Department of Public Safety’s tally at this time last year. (The 2012 number later grew once more reports were compiled.)
“People are just going crazy this year,” said Bill Shaffer, director of the state’s Motorcycle and Roadway Safety Programs. “It’s discouraging, to say the least.”
The number and nature of the crashes have safety officials, riding instructors and motorcyclists worried. Nearly half of this year’s fatalities were caused by a motorcyclist losing it on a curve. That’s way more than typical and speaks to a lack of skill, Shaffer and others said.
Meanwhile, fewer riders are getting trained. Despite a record number of licensed riders, sign-ups for state safety courses have fallen from their peak in 2008. This season, the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center canceled some classes because of low registration.
Rider coach Bill Gregor has never seen so many cancellations. “The economy is better than it was two years ago, gas prices are high. We should have 50 people trying to get in here,” he said, gesturing to his class of 15. “I can’t figure that out.”
His teaching partner, Ashley Delzer, chimed in: “It’s because they’re all out there, uneducated and dying.” They both got quiet, shaking their heads.
‘Makes you feel younger’
Some wore leather jackets and head wraps. Others sported suits. But the dozen customers at a Harley-Davidson dealership in Lakeville on an evening last week had one thing in common: their age.
Baby boomers have driven the last decade’s dramatic rise in motorcycle riders. In Minnesota, a record 237,000 motorcycles were registered in 2012 — a number that has more than doubled since the mid-1990s.
Roger Holmes, 59, perused Harley-logo shirts with Sue Kealy, his regular companion on rides. Many of Holmes’ friends were buying bikes, so in 2004 he did too. The Rosemount resident takes his Sportster to work on summer weekdays, an occasional band gig at night and, with Kealy as his passenger, on little trips on weekends. The couple’s most recent ride brought them south on Hwy. 61 to Wabasha, Minn.
“It makes you feel good,” Holmes said, of riding. “It makes you feel younger.”
“Maybe they don’t go to school because they rode when they were younger,” said Jed Duncan, owner of Rider Academy in St. Paul. “Maybe they don’t wear a helmet because they grew up with that image of ‘Easy Rider.’ Maybe they have a beer or two because they came along before M.A.D.D.”
Mark Koon is president of the St. Croix Valley Riders, which pays for its members to take safety courses. But Koon himself probably put 500,000 miles on his bike before taking a class last year. “I grew up in the country, riding dirt bikes,” he said. Braking techniques have changed since then, he said, and the class helped him correct some bad habits.
“Even if you’re an experienced rider,” Koon said, “it’s well worth the time.”
Holmes took a safety class at Dakota County Technical College and believes that riding has made him a more attentive driver. But four years ago he was in his truck when someone ran a red light, hitting him hard. If he had been on his Harley, he guesses, “I’d be dead.”
“It’s one of those things: You think, I better do this before I die,” Holmes said, laughing. “Then you get into it, and you think, ‘I’m going to die doing this.’ ”
Do classes work?
Already, it’s the deadliest July in four years. At least 11 people have died in motorcycle crashes — matching the total for the entire month in 2009.
“People! We must do something about this,” pleaded Koon, of the bikers rights group, in a note to members.
His organization touts classes as the solution, but some experts question whether they’re effective. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which conducts and compiles research on road safety, argues that “there is no evidence that safety training for motorcyclists reduces crashes,” said Russ Rader, the nonprofit’s spokesman.
The group also has found little difference in insurance claims between states that require all new riders to take courses and those that do not. Six states, including Texas and Oregon, have that requirement. Minnesota is among 19 states that order younger riders, only, to complete a safety class. Here, those under 18 must enroll.
Helmets are a flash point
But the Insurance Institute does advocate for another fix — helmets.
Helmets cut the risk of a motorcycle fatality by 37 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Two-thirds of motorcyclists who have died this year in Minnesota were not wearing helmets.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia require helmets for all motorcyclists. Minnesota requires them only for riders under 18. Many rider groups, including Koon’s, oppose mandatory helmet laws.
Duncan believes that the cheapest way to cut down on motorcycle fatalities is to enact a mandatory helmet law. But he’s against that.
“Everybody should be able to choose,” he said. “At the same time, I wear a helmet every single time I’m on a motorcycle.”
A 2011 survey of 1,350 riders in Minnesota found that about half said they wear a helmet either “most of the time” or “all of the time.”
Those in their 40s were the least likely to report wearing helmets. The youngest and oldest riders — under 30 and over 60 — were the most likely to.
A different crowd
Greger stood before the half-full classroom, gray-haired and goateed. Many students appeared to be in their 20s and 30s. That’s not typical, said Greger, 59. But it’s this year’s mix.
Dennis Urabe, 42, had his motorcycle license for 20 years, until he moved to Minnesota from New York six years ago. His wife worries about him riding, so partly to assuage her concern, he plans to take both the beginner and the advanced safety courses.
“I’m getting older, so I definitely want to be as safe as possible,” Urabe said during a class break.
On Saturday, the group would get on bikes, practicing balancing, braking and turning. But the course’s first session was indoors. They worked through a thick rider handbook, answering questions on helmets, gear and controls. They watched short videos of attractive people checking their bikes before a ride. They also talked about crashes.
“OK, now for my least-favorite question,” Greger said. “Who’s got Number 6?”
“Describe one crash from your previous experience, or that you are aware of,” one man read from the book. “Briefly describe the circumstances.”
Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168
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Rash of motorcycle deaths worries Minnesota riders, officials
Article by: JENNA ROSS , Star Tribune
Updated: July 21, 2013 - 10:41 PM
One man, with his wife on board, lost control of his motorcycle on July 4th, killing them both. Another veered off the road on a sharp curve and struck a road sign, dying. A Coon Rapids couple was killed when they crossed the centerline and collided with a pickup.
All were in their 50s.
Minnesota is on track for an especially deadly riding season this year, with at least 32 motorcycle deaths so far, and baby boomers are most often the fatalities. Since January, more than half of those killed in motorcycle crashes statewide were over the age of 45.
The toll last year also was bad, perhaps because of an early spring, authorities said. But despite May snowstorms that kept many hogs in the garage well into spring, this year appears worse. Total fatalities, so far, are up 60 percent over the Department of Public Safety’s tally at this time last year. (The 2012 number later grew once more reports were compiled.)
“People are just going crazy this year,” said Bill Shaffer, director of the state’s Motorcycle and Roadway Safety Programs. “It’s discouraging, to say the least.”
The number and nature of the crashes have safety officials, riding instructors and motorcyclists worried. Nearly half of this year’s fatalities were caused by a motorcyclist losing it on a curve. That’s way more than typical and speaks to a lack of skill, Shaffer and others said.
Meanwhile, fewer riders are getting trained. Despite a record number of licensed riders, sign-ups for state safety courses have fallen from their peak in 2008. This season, the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center canceled some classes because of low registration.
Rider coach Bill Gregor has never seen so many cancellations. “The economy is better than it was two years ago, gas prices are high. We should have 50 people trying to get in here,” he said, gesturing to his class of 15. “I can’t figure that out.”
His teaching partner, Ashley Delzer, chimed in: “It’s because they’re all out there, uneducated and dying.” They both got quiet, shaking their heads.
‘Makes you feel younger’
Some wore leather jackets and head wraps. Others sported suits. But the dozen customers at a Harley-Davidson dealership in Lakeville on an evening last week had one thing in common: their age.
Baby boomers have driven the last decade’s dramatic rise in motorcycle riders. In Minnesota, a record 237,000 motorcycles were registered in 2012 — a number that has more than doubled since the mid-1990s.
Roger Holmes, 59, perused Harley-logo shirts with Sue Kealy, his regular companion on rides. Many of Holmes’ friends were buying bikes, so in 2004 he did too. The Rosemount resident takes his Sportster to work on summer weekdays, an occasional band gig at night and, with Kealy as his passenger, on little trips on weekends. The couple’s most recent ride brought them south on Hwy. 61 to Wabasha, Minn.
“It makes you feel good,” Holmes said, of riding. “It makes you feel younger.”
“Maybe they don’t go to school because they rode when they were younger,” said Jed Duncan, owner of Rider Academy in St. Paul. “Maybe they don’t wear a helmet because they grew up with that image of ‘Easy Rider.’ Maybe they have a beer or two because they came along before M.A.D.D.”
Mark Koon is president of the St. Croix Valley Riders, which pays for its members to take safety courses. But Koon himself probably put 500,000 miles on his bike before taking a class last year. “I grew up in the country, riding dirt bikes,” he said. Braking techniques have changed since then, he said, and the class helped him correct some bad habits.
“Even if you’re an experienced rider,” Koon said, “it’s well worth the time.”
Holmes took a safety class at Dakota County Technical College and believes that riding has made him a more attentive driver. But four years ago he was in his truck when someone ran a red light, hitting him hard. If he had been on his Harley, he guesses, “I’d be dead.”
“It’s one of those things: You think, I better do this before I die,” Holmes said, laughing. “Then you get into it, and you think, ‘I’m going to die doing this.’ ”
Do classes work?
Already, it’s the deadliest July in four years. At least 11 people have died in motorcycle crashes — matching the total for the entire month in 2009.
“People! We must do something about this,” pleaded Koon, of the bikers rights group, in a note to members.
His organization touts classes as the solution, but some experts question whether they’re effective. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which conducts and compiles research on road safety, argues that “there is no evidence that safety training for motorcyclists reduces crashes,” said Russ Rader, the nonprofit’s spokesman.
The group also has found little difference in insurance claims between states that require all new riders to take courses and those that do not. Six states, including Texas and Oregon, have that requirement. Minnesota is among 19 states that order younger riders, only, to complete a safety class. Here, those under 18 must enroll.
Helmets are a flash point
But the Insurance Institute does advocate for another fix — helmets.
Helmets cut the risk of a motorcycle fatality by 37 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Two-thirds of motorcyclists who have died this year in Minnesota were not wearing helmets.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia require helmets for all motorcyclists. Minnesota requires them only for riders under 18. Many rider groups, including Koon’s, oppose mandatory helmet laws.
Duncan believes that the cheapest way to cut down on motorcycle fatalities is to enact a mandatory helmet law. But he’s against that.
“Everybody should be able to choose,” he said. “At the same time, I wear a helmet every single time I’m on a motorcycle.”
A 2011 survey of 1,350 riders in Minnesota found that about half said they wear a helmet either “most of the time” or “all of the time.”
Those in their 40s were the least likely to report wearing helmets. The youngest and oldest riders — under 30 and over 60 — were the most likely to.
A different crowd
Greger stood before the half-full classroom, gray-haired and goateed. Many students appeared to be in their 20s and 30s. That’s not typical, said Greger, 59. But it’s this year’s mix.
Dennis Urabe, 42, had his motorcycle license for 20 years, until he moved to Minnesota from New York six years ago. His wife worries about him riding, so partly to assuage her concern, he plans to take both the beginner and the advanced safety courses.
“I’m getting older, so I definitely want to be as safe as possible,” Urabe said during a class break.
On Saturday, the group would get on bikes, practicing balancing, braking and turning. But the course’s first session was indoors. They worked through a thick rider handbook, answering questions on helmets, gear and controls. They watched short videos of attractive people checking their bikes before a ride. They also talked about crashes.
“OK, now for my least-favorite question,” Greger said. “Who’s got Number 6?”
“Describe one crash from your previous experience, or that you are aware of,” one man read from the book. “Briefly describe the circumstances.”
Jenna Ross • 612-673-7168
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Hi Jim,
You must have requoted the article (twice) and included your own comments in various places? Awful hard to figure it out without out using multi-level quoting. :)
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Owatonna woman, 54, adds to state's surging motorcycle death toll
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: July 22, 2013 - 8:17 AM
A motorcycle went out of control on a highway just south of the Twin Cities, and a female passenger was killed, authorities said.
The crash occurred on Hwy. 21 at Bagley Road in Faribault shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the State Patrol.
Killed was Susan L. Daniels, 54, of Owatonna, the patrol said. The motorcycle’s operator, Donald W. Severson, also 54 and from Owatonna, was taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale with serious injuries.
Neither Daniels nor Severson were wearing helmets, according to the patrol.
The motorcycle was heading west on Hwy. 21, when it went onto the shoulder and flipped, the patrol said.
The crash marks Minnesota’s 33rd motorcycle death this year, with more than half of the victims being at least 45 years old.
At least 11 people in the state have died in motorcycle crashes in the first three weeks of July. That’s equal to July 2009. There were 19 in July 2006, the deadliest total for that month in Minnesota dating back to 1998.
Of the 27 motorcycle fatalities this year for which details on helmets were available, 19 riders were not wearing helmets. Although adult riders are not required to wear helmets in Minnesota, the Department of Public Safety said they should be worn by everyone, along with brightly colored protective gear for improved visibility.
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Sorry I got a bit confused and distracted.
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Good thing you were not approaching a corner.
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Good thing you were not approaching a corner.
Lol
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Of the 27 motorcycle fatalities this year for which details on helmets were available, 19 riders were not wearing helmets. Although adult riders are not required to wear helmets in Minnesota, the Department of Public Safety said they should be worn by everyone, along with brightly colored protective gear for improved visibility.
I see more law in the future of Minnesota....
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Actually I'm surprised we don't hear about more scooter fatals.
http://www.republican-eagle.com/content/one-dead-early-morning-scooter-crash (http://www.republican-eagle.com/content/one-dead-early-morning-scooter-crash)
One dead in early morning scooter crash
One person is dead after a car versus scooter crash that occurred shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Highway 61 and Hill Street in Red Wing, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
The unidentified driver of the scooter was traveling eastbound on Highway 61 when he or she collided with a Chevy Malibu driven by Nicholas Sparby, 29, of Red Wing, as he was turning left off of Hill Street, a crash report states.
The name of the deceased driver was not immediately released.
Sparby sustained no apparent injuries, the State Patrol said.
Red Wing Police and Fire and Ambulance assisted on the scene, Police Chief Roger Pohlman said.
State Patrol is continuing to investigate.
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St. Paul couple killed in WA motorcycle crash
The Associated Press
Posted: 07/23/2013 12:17:29 PM CDT | Updated: 2 days ago
TWISP, Wash.—The Washington State Patrol says a couple from St. Paul, Minn., were killed Sunday when their motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 20 east of Twisp.
The patrol identifies them as the 64-year-old driver, Ronald A. McKinley, and his 49-year-old passenger, Ann K. Johnson.
The Wenatchee World reports (http://bit.ly/19fVkwh (http://bit.ly/19fVkwh)) they were hit by an oncoming vehicle that crossed the centerline. The driver was a 25-year-old Omak woman who was injured and treated at a hospital.
The crash caused a grass fire that burned about a quarter-acre before firefighters put it out.
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Information from: The Wenatchee World, http://www.wenatcheeworld.com (http://www.wenatcheeworld.com)
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http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/news/local/article_e2e0ed2a-b642-5df8-bde0-1220861a53c2.html (http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/news/local/article_e2e0ed2a-b642-5df8-bde0-1220861a53c2.html)
UPDATE: Faribault man identified in fatal motorcycle crash with semi in Northfield
Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2013 9:00 am | Updated: 9:49 am, Thu Jul 25, 2013.
By KAITLYN WALSH kwalsh@northfieldnews.com
A rural Faribault man driving a motorcycle Wednesday morning was killed in a crash with a semitrailer in Northfield.
The Rice County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Northfield police and a Northfield ambulance responded to a crash between a motorcycle and a semitrailer at about 10:11 a.m., near the Flying J Travel Plaza at 8051 Bagley Ave.
At about 11:15, a medical examiner was at the scene, as other officers examined the damage and took photos.
Todd R. Fletcher, 50, was driving a motorcycle on Bagley Avenue (County Road 46) toward Hwy. 19 and collided with a semitrailer, driven by a 63-year-old Dallas man, Herschel L. Johnson, according to a press release.
According to Rice County Chief Deputy Dave Stensrud, the driver of the truck was heading southbound, making a left turn to enter the rest stop area.
"The driver of the semi is fine," Stensrud said. "Names [were] being withheld until the families are notified. It’s currently under investigation as to what caused the crash."
Fletcher was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to Stensrud. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release.
The crash is being investigated by the sheriff's office and state patrol.
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All available information for
incident number 13603471.
Incident Number: 13603471 Incident Date/Time: 7/26/2013 6:33:00 PM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: MAIN ST NE/HWY 9 & 2ND AVE NE Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: KANDIYOHI Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
KANDIYOHI COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SCHAEFFER, JOSEPH C , 41 , OF NEW LONDON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: KNUTSON, MICHAEL JAMES , 32 , OF NEW LONDON MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1996 CHEVROLET PK
Vehicle 2:
1982 YAMA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: V1 WAS EB ON 1ST AVE NW CROSSING HWY 9 TO GO EB ON 1ST AVE NE. V2 WAS NB ON HWY 9. V1 HIT V2 AT A RIGHT ANGLE. M/C WAS PARTIALLY UNDER THE TRUCK.
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Last Updated: 7/26/2013 10:15:58 PM
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Case Number: 13603471 Seatbelt: YES
Incident Date/Time: 7/26/2013 6:33:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: 7/26/2013 Helmet: N/A
Person ID: 13603471V1P1 Age: 41
Full Name: SCHAEFFER, JOSEPH C Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13603471V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: NEW LONDON , MN , USA Physical Condition: NOT DOCUMENTED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Case Number: 13603471 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/26/2013 6:33:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13603471V2P1 Age: 32
Full Name: KNUTSON, MICHAEL JAMES Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13603471V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: CENTRE CARE , ST CLOUD
Residence: NEW LONDON , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13102964.
Incident Number: 13102964 Incident Date/Time: 7/27/2013 1:54:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 14 WEST OF KASSON Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: WET
County: DODGE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
DODGE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: FOGARTY, DENISE A , 48 , OF ROCHESTER MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: FOGARTY, ALICIA , 10 , OF ROCHESTER MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 3: KVAM, JOSHUA J , 29 , OF AUSTIN MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2001 CHRYSLER TOWN COUNTRY
Vehicle 2:
2002 HONDA ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: BOTH MINIVAN AND MOTORCYCLE WERE WB ON HWY 14 IN RIGHT LANE, MINIVAN STRUCK REAR OF MOTORCYCLE. ALSO ASSISTING WERE: DODGE CENTER FIRE DEPT AND DODGE CENTER AMBULANCE.
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Case Number: 13102964 Seatbelt: YES
Incident Date/Time: 7/27/2013 1:54:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: 7/27/2013 4:16:00 PM Helmet: N/A
Person ID: 13102964V1P1 Age: 48
Full Name: FOGARTY, DENISE A Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102964V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: NOT TRANSPORTED , N/A
Residence: ROCHESTER , MN , US Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Case Number: 13102964 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/27/2013 1:54:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 7/27/2013 4:20:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13102964V2P3 Age: 29
Full Name: KVAM, JOSHUA J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102964V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: ST MARY'S , ROCHESTER
Residence: AUSTIN , MN , US Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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I took the 911 calls on the above crash. It turned out much better than I thought it would from the initial reports.
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This isn't motorcycle related although I came across the scene not long after it happened while I was out riding. This incident not only underscores that Hwy 52 continues to be the scariest highway in the state, but also the decision not to wear a seat belt is a roll of the dice that could cost your life in an easily survivable crash. The Honda Civic was not demolished (it even looked drivable) and the people died because they were ejected.
http://www.twincities.com/breakingnews/ci_23745066/dakota-county-crash-kills-one (http://www.twincities.com/breakingnews/ci_23745066/dakota-county-crash-kills-one)
Dakota County: Crash kills two
By Andy Greder and Emily Cutts
Pioneer Press
Two people were killed in an accident Saturday afternoon in rural Dakota County, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
The State Patrol responded to the accident just after noon on Minnesota 52 at its intersection with East 280th Street, which is a few miles north of Cannon Falls, the State Patrol said.
A Honda Civic, driven by Lui Thein, 21, of St. Paul, was making a turn onto East 280th Street from southbound Minnesota 52 and failed to yield to northbound traffic, according to the State Patrol.
The Civic was broadsided by a Toyota Rav4 driven by Christina Chen, 23, of Rochester, according to the State Patrol. Both vehicles then went into the ditch.
Two passengers in the Civic, La Yin and Naw Wah, both 48 and of St. Paul, were ejected and killed, according to the State Patrol. Neither was wearing a seat belt. A third passenger, Paller Htoo, 18, of St. Paul, was taken to Regions Hospital, according to the State Patrol. Htoo was treated and released from Regions, a hospital spokesman said. Thein was uninjured.
Chen and her passenger, Travis Chen, 17, also of Rochester, were uninjured, according to the State Patrol.
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http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/daily_updates/article_41828f7a-f53a-11e2-8db3-001a4bcf887a.html (http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/daily_updates/article_41828f7a-f53a-11e2-8db3-001a4bcf887a.html)
Fountain City man injured in motorcycle crash
ALMA - A Fountain City man suffered life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in Buffalo County.
David Hentges, 50, was taken to a hospital by air ambulance following the crash, which was reported at 8:13 p.m. Wednesday.
According to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Department, Hentges was driving a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Indian Creek Road just off Highway 35 when he lost control and crashed.
The accident remains under investigation by the sheriff's department.
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This incident not only underscores that Hwy 52 continues to be the scariest highway in the state, but also the decision not to wear a seat belt is a roll of the dice that could cost your life in an easily survivable crash. The Honda Civic was not demolished (it even looked drivable) and the people died because they were ejected.
Absolutely. I am glad the media has begun to report the lack of seat belt use and ejection in these accidents. Perhaps some are learning from this.
I was just in Cannon Falls today (visiting a friend roughly ten miles south of the city on 52). What makes 52 scary? It does not strike me as out of the ordinary for a county highway.
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What makes 52 scary? It does not strike me as out of the ordinary for a county highway.
Highway 52 handles a volume of traffic that rivals any interstate highway in the state, while not classified as a freeway. There are still literally driveways that exit directly onto this four lane highway. Think about that for a minute, a highway that bridges the 1st and 2nd most populated cities in the state with the 3rd most populated in the state that has driveway entrances and uncontrolled county road crossings. The intersection with Goodhue Cty Rd 9 now is the most dangerous in the state and accelerated federal funding to make an overpass.
Having grown up in Zumbrota, I've had the bad luck of having to know many locals that had an "experience" on highway 52. A neighbor girl who I babysat when I was a teenager was killed near the Edgewood Supper Club intersection. Two boys, five years younger than me, were killed at the 445th st intersection. This is a gravel road where people are somehow expected to accelerate in 100 feet to get onto a 65 MPH freeway.
Thankfully MNDOT has recognized this problem and has been replacing the intersections with overpasses the last few years. Right now they are removing the stop lights at Cannon Falls and putting in an overpass. The last fatal at the Cty 9 intersection has now motivated more federal funding to get rid of that intersection as well. But that won't solve the problems of the numerous driveways connected directly to the highway and it would take billions to make this a true limited access freeway.
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incident number 13311062.
Incident Number: 13311062 Incident Date/Time: 7/28/2013 2:48:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: NB 53 HWY AT BODAS RD Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 56 Road Condition: DRY
County: ST. LOUIS Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
EVELETH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Mon Jul 29 06:00:00 CDT 2013
Person 2: HITI, JESSE R , 20 , OF EVELETH MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD STRT
Vehicle 2:
2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS TRAVELING NB ON HWY 53, WHILE VEH 2 WAS CROSSING HWY 53 ON BODAS RD FROM WEST TO EAST. VEH 1 STRUCK THE FRONT OF VEH 2.
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Last Updated: 7/28/2013 6:21:25 PM
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incident number 13102978.
Incident Number: 13102978 Incident Date/Time: 7/28/2013 6:14:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: INTERSTATE 35 Road Type: TYPE UNKNOWN
Milepost: 56 Road Condition: NOT RECORDED
County: RICE Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RICE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: (NAME UNKNOWN) , , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: (NAME UNKNOWN) , , OF (CITY UNKNOWN)MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MSP IS INVESTIGATING A CRASH
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Last Updated: 7/28/2013 7:18:45 PM
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http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/273701/group/homepage/ (http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/273701/group/homepage/)
Motorcycle rider dies in crash on U.S. Highway 53
A 55-year-old Eveleth man died Sunday in a motorcycle-truck collision on U.S. Highway 53 near Eveleth.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that the man was operating a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Highway 53 at Bodas Road just before 3 p.m. when it struck an eastbound 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that was crossing the highway.
The motorcycle struck the front of the truck. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s hospital in Duluth before he died of his injures, the Patrol reported; he was not wearing a helmet. The name of the victim was not released Sunday night pending notification of family.
The driver of the truck, Jesse Hiti, 20, of Eveleth, was not injured.
Neither driver had alcohol in their system, the Patrol reported.
Tags: iron range, st louis county, news, auto, eveleth, updates
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http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/content/stoned-moped-driver-tests-out-her-wings (http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/content/stoned-moped-driver-tests-out-her-wings)
Stoned moped driver tests out her wings
A 20-year-old River Falls woman was arrested for driving under the influence and marijuana possession at 4 a.m. Sunday, July 21, at South Wasson and Cudd Avenue. Driving a Yamaha moped, she pulled up to an officer and was soon giggling hysterically.
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The officer asked if she was doing an illegal drugs. After she stopped laughing, the woman allegedly said yes.
Did she have any? Again, yes.
The woman fetched her purse from the moped and fished out a small zippered bag that allegedly held marijuana and a glass pot pipe.
During field sobriety tests, the woman allegedly kept holding out her arms, moving and buzzing as if she were an airplane.
The officer kept asking her to be serious. The woman replied that she would try.
She ended up with a $177 municipal citation for the marijuana. Because this was her second driving under the influence violation, her case will be heard in Pierce County Circuit Court in Ellsworth.
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incident number 13102978.
Incident Number: 13102978 Incident Date/Time: 7/28/2013 6:14:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: INTERSTATE 35 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 56 Road Condition: DRY
County: RICE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
RICE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: HAAGENSEN, DEREK R , 44 , OF DUNDAS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: STANTON, AUDREY D , 37 , OF NORTHFIELD MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON I-35 WHEN IT STRUCK THE BRIDGE GUARDRAIL COMING TO A REST NORTH OF THE BRIDGE. FARIBAULT FIRE AS WELL AS NORTH MEMORIAL AMBULANCE AND HELICOPTER ASSISTED ONSCENE.
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Last Updated: 7/28/2013 8:13:36 PM
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Case Number: 13102978 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/28/2013 6:14:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13102978V1P1 Age: 44
Full Name: HAAGENSEN, DEREK R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13102978V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , MINNEAPOLIS
Residence: DUNDAS , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Man crashes motorcycle near Ontario
Jesse R. Hoffman, 30, of Watertown, Wis. sustained nonlife-threatening injuries when he lost control of his motorcycle on Hwy. 33 near Ontario.
Hoffman was driving northwest near the entrance to Wildcat Mountain State Park when his foot peg caught the road while he was negotiating a curve to the left. The motorcycle slid off the road and hit an embankment.
Hoffman was transported to Gundersen Health System St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hilsboro by Ontario Ambulance.
Hoffman was not wearing a helmet.
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Another U-Turn fatal. :(
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incident number 13405666.
Incident Number: 13405666 Incident Date/Time: 7/29/2013
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2400 - (651) 779-5900
Number of Individuals: 3
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: 8 HWY/JOHN SILVER Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: CHISAGO Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CHISAGO CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: NOLLAN, ALISSA M , 25 , OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: BUECKSLER, CALEB G , 30 , OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 3: JOHNSON, SHERWIN W , 73 , OF LINDSTROM MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : DECEASED
Vehicle 1:
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA
Vehicle 2:
1988 HOND ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN ILLEGAL U-TURN AT INTERSECTION VEH 2 HIT VEH 1 IN THE DRIVER SIDE BETWEEN DOOR AND LEFT REAR WHEEL
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Case Number: 13405666 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 7/29/2013 Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: 7/29/2013 Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13405666V2P1 Age: 73
Full Name: JOHNSON, SHERWIN W Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13405666V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REGIONS , ST PAUL
Residence: LINDSTROM , MN , USA Physical Condition: DECEASED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: 7/29/2013
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incident number 13507745.
Incident Number: 13507745 Incident Date/Time: 7/29/2013 5:41:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: NB 94 I AT 53RD AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: HENNEPIN Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: SIDESWIPE Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Tue Jul 30 17:14:00 CDT 2013
Person 2: Info Release Date and Time: Tue Jul 30 17:41:00 CDT 2013
Vehicle 1:
2010 HONDA PILOT
Vehicle 2:
1983 HD ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: THE MN STATE PATROL IS INVESTIGATING AN INJURY CRASH THAT OCCURRED NORTH 94 AT 53RD AVE. A SUV AND MOTORCYCLE WERE TRAVELING NORTH 94. WITNESSES REPORTED THAT THE SUV WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND WAS IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC PRIOR TO THE CRASH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE CHANGING LANES WHEN THE SUV STRUCK THE MOTORCYCLE ON ITS PASSENGER SIDE. THE SUV LEFT THE SCENE AND WAS LOCATED LATER.
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Last Updated: 7/29/2013 9:29:15 PM
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Thanks for the information on Highway 52. Everything you point out makes sense, but I had not appreciated there were this many accidents.
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Thanks for the information on Highway 52. Everything you point out makes sense, but I had not appreciated there were this many accidents.
I try to avoid 52 as much as possible however it's a compelling route back to the cities from riding SE MN. Unfortunately everyone else is coming back to the cities late Sunday and the highway turns into a freight train of vehicles going high speed. Impatient drivers trying to cross will see a motorcycle as sort of a gap in the traffic stream and launch right in front of me. Sadly it's only going to get worse when the Bio-sciences development in Pine Island start cranking and Rochester (along with the state) starts pumping $$$ into the Rochester infrastructure.
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incident number 13311077.
Incident Number: 13311077 Incident Date/Time: 7/31/2013 10:37:00 AM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 73 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 65 Road Condition: DRY
County: ST. LOUIS Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Thu Aug 1 06:00:00 CDT 2013
Person 2: Info Release Date and Time: Thu Aug 1 06:00:00 CDT 2013
Vehicle 1:
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: VEH #1 S/B HWY 73 JUST SO OF BEAUTY MTN ROAD, VEH #1 MADE CONTACT WITH A DEER, LOST CONTROL CAME REST IN THE WEST SIDE DITCH.
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Last Updated: 7/31/2013 6:04:59 PM
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incident number 13103022.
Incident Number: 13103022 Incident Date/Time: 8/1/2013 4:11:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 74/ 7TH ST Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 34 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: SCOTT, TRAVIS R , 25 , OF ST CHARLES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: MCKAY, JAMES W , 25 , OF BISMARCK SD , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2008 SUZI ROAD-STREET
Vehicle 2:
2008 FORD F-150
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 SB ON HWY 74. VEH 2 HAD BEEN STOPPED AT STOP SIGN AT 7TH ST/74 HWY. VEH 2 PROCEEDED SB ON HWY 74 IN FRONT OF VEH 1. VEH 1 STRUCK VEH 2 BROADSIDE. ST CHARLES PD, ST CHARLES AMBULANCE ON SCENE ASSISTING. STATE PATROL INVESTIGATING.
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Last Updated: 8/1/2013 6:28:49 PM
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Case Number: 13103022 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/1/2013 4:11:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13103022V1P1 Age: 25
Full Name: SCOTT, TRAVIS R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103022V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: ST CHARLES , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13103027.
Incident Number: 13103027 Incident Date/Time: 8/2/2013 10:31:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 61 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 21 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: HEYER, MICHAEL D , 35 , OF DAKOTA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1995 HONDA MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS SB ON HWY 61 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL, WENT IN THE MEDIAN, AND OVERTURNED.
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Last Updated: 8/2/2013 11:59:47 AM
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Case Number: 13103027 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 8/2/2013 10:31:00 AM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13103027V1P1 Age: 35
Full Name: HEYER, MICHAEL D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103027V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: WINONA HEALTH , WINONA, MN
Residence: DAKOTA , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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http://www.bringmethenews.com/2013/08/05/motorcycle-crash-on-hwy-55-in-plymouth-involves-serious-injuries/ (http://www.bringmethenews.com/2013/08/05/motorcycle-crash-on-hwy-55-in-plymouth-involves-serious-injuries/)
I came upon this crash last night just after it occurred - Medina LEO was code 3 as I was in front of the Target on 55 headed West. The front of bike was demolished, I think the person I saw down was the passenger in the middle of the intersection, looked conscious, and face up next to the driver’s door of one of the cars involved. EMS first responders were just arriving.
I believe time of day played a role in the crash - road faces straight west, as I approached this intersection the same direction as the Impala driver who ran the light, sun was low on the horizon. While difficult to see, it's still no excuse for running a light. Prayers for a recovery for these people.
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Nice crackhead reporting by the news media. They make it sound like this was contributed to the motorcycle being at fault when they lump this in with commentary about so many motorcycle deaths this year. Even the title of the article "motorcycle crashes on hwy 55"...why not lead with something more inline with the facts...."Car runs redlight light on hwy 55 stricking two other vehicles, 3 seriously injured"..oh but perhaps that doesn't jive with their sensationalism agenda and the agenda of keeping motorcycles as a cause that needs to be fixed/regulated.
hey how about news media drive home the point about the car ran a red light..distracted driving and all those far too common ailments that seem to plague drivers today, instead of always making it about the motorcyclists.
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hey how about news media drive home the point about the car ran a red light..distracted driving and all those far too common ailments that seem to plague drivers today, instead of always making it about the motorcyclists.
Last week on contacted Paul Walsh at the Star Tribune and pointed out that his motorcycle crash articles are setting a tone for placing blame on the rider. The problem is every article he posts lately keeps highlighting the increased motorcycle crash rate and effectively makes it come across as a "motorcyclist problem", even though half the stories show fault of a cage driver. I challenged him to start breaking out and tracking YOY to see if the cage drivers are actually driving the rate increase. I don't think I got far because his interest is to write stories that hook people to click on web links. It's too compelling to hook people with lines like, "another motorcyclist dies, July rate continues to increase", over "another motorcyclist dies from car driver violating right of way." I noticed there as a feature story yesterday where readers were starting to write in opinions on both sides. I'll see if I can find it.
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http://www.startribune.com/local/218306891.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/218306891.html)
The Drive: Both sides at fault for motorcycle deaths
Updated: August 4, 2013 - 8:28 PM
The spike in motorcycle deaths in Minnesota and nationwide this year has renewed efforts to remind those traveling on both four wheels and two wheels to watch out for one another.
Every spring and summer, public safety officials roll out “Share the Road” campaigns. The campaigns call on vehicle drivers to look twice before entering a roadway or changing lanes, to check blind spots constantly and not to crowd motorcyclists. But some drivers say the campaigns put the onus on vehicle drivers to prevent crashes and leave bikers off the hook.
Reader Mary Switras said she’s irked by a “Look Twice for Motorcycles” public service announcement from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). The spot that has aired on TV and plays on YouTube shows a somewhat distracted car driver switching lanes and colliding with a motorcyclist who says to himself, “I wonder if she sees me” just before passing her on the right.
“When I was a new driver, I was told that you should never pass on the right,” Switras said. “I’ve seen riders on bikes zipping around cars on both the left and right. While I know most are safe drivers, the ones whose common sense is completely absent are the ones that stand out to auto drivers. ‘Pole position’ is no way to drive safely, whether surrounded with a ton of steel or just a leather jacket.”
Authorities say speed, alcohol use and failure to wear helmets are the leading factors in fatal crashes involving motorcyclists. Vehicle drivers also say unpredictable actions play a role in causing collisions between motorcycles and vehicles.
Another reader stuck in gridlock on a Twin Cities freeway said he became infuriated when he saw a motorcyclist ride between two lanes of traffic. The practice, known as lane-splitting or stripe-riding, is illegal in Minnesota. “That can be very scary when they are cruising down the centerline,” said Stephanie Kaufenberg, a DPS spokeswoman.
About half of Minnesota’s 40-plus motorcycle deaths to date this year have involved a collision with a vehicle. The other half involved only the motorcyclist; many of those were attributed to losing control on a curve, Kaufenberg said.
Last year 55 motorcyclists died on state roads and more than 5,000 died nationally. According to a report put out this spring by the Governors Highway Safety Association, motorcycle deaths are closing in on an all-time high, and motorcyclists are one of the few groups where little progress has been made on reducing fatalities over the past decade.
While both camps might want to point fingers, it comes down to personal responsibility, Kaufenberg said.
Vehicle drivers need to focus on driving, be alert and not violate bikers’ right of way.
Motorcyclists need to wear helmets (37 percent effective in preventing deaths according to some studies), need to slow down (35 percent of fatal crashes attributed to speeding), and drive sober (29 percent of fatalities involved drunken bikers). They also need to hone their skills in riding classes, wear the proper gear and “not do dangerous maneuvers just because they are fun,” Kaufenberg said.
“We work on our campaigns each year and focus on both sides,” she said. “It comes to awareness. We are speaking to both sides.”
Follow news about traffic and commuting at The Drive on startribune.com. Got traffic or transportation questions, or story ideas? E-mail drive@startribune.com, tweet @stribdrive or call Tim Harlow at 612-673-7768.
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Motorcycle plows through mailboxes in Maple Grove; 1 dead, another hurt
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: August 6, 2013 - 7:51 AM
A motorcycle plowed through mailboxes and crashed in Maple Grove, leaving the operator dead and his passenger injured.
A motorcycle plowed through mailboxes and crashed in a residential neighborhood of Maple Grove early Tuesday, leaving the operator dead and his passenger injured, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 3:30 a.m. in the 9200 block of Upland Lane, police said.
Killed was a man, while his female passenger was taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Her condition was not immediately available. Their identities have yet to be released.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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Man in critical condition after Vernon County crash
A Fort Worth, Texas, man is in critical condition today after a motorcycle crash Monday along Hwy. 35 in the town of Bergen.
According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department, Bruce C. Gunhus, 58, was northbound at 12:19 p.m. near Spring Coulee Road when he turned into a wayside between Genoa and Stoddard. He lost control of his motorcycle as he pulled off the highway. The motorcycle overturned, and Gunhus was thrown from it.
The motorcycle came to rest in a ditch along Hwy. 35. Gunhus was not wearing a helmet.
Gunhus was transported by Med-Link Air to Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Gundersen listed Gunhus’ condition as critical this morning.
Assisting at the scene were the Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department, Stoddard-Bergen First Responders and Tri-State Ambulance.
The accident remains under investigation.
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Blair man injured in motorcycle crash
BLAIR — A 43-year-old man was injured when he lost control of his motorcycle Sunday near Blair.
The crash occurred on Larkin Valley Road near Schansberg Road when James J. Woof of Blair left the road and went into the ditch just before 7 p.m., according to the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Department.
Woof was flown by Med-Link Air to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition Monday.
Alcohol appears to be a factor, according to the sheriff’s department, which is investigating the crash.
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Motorcycle crash kills Menomonie woman
A 30-year-old Menomonie woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Highway 178 in the Chippewa County town of Eagle Point.
The crash occurred shortly after 5 p.m. about 1½ miles north of Highway Y near Jim Falls.
The woman was traveling southbound on Highway 178 when she attempted to pass a southbound car on the left that had slowed down and is believed to have signaled a left turn, Chippewa County Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk said. She struck the car on the driver's side as it was attempting to turn left and was thrown from her motorcycle.
The county coroner pronounced her dead at the scene.
Authorities withheld the name of the victim pending notification of relatives.
The crash is still under investigation.
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Motorcycle plows through mailboxes in Maple Grove; 1 dead, another critical
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: August 6, 2013 - 3:54 PM
A motorcycle plowed through mailboxes and crashed in a residential neighborhood of Maple Grove early Tuesday, leaving the operator dead and his passenger injured, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 3:30 a.m. in the 9200 block of Upland Lane, police said.
Killed was a 21-year-old man who recently was living in Maple Grove, police said. The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office identified him as Brian Hibbard.
His female passenger, 19-year-old Nikki Hart, of Maple Grove, was in critical condition at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, a hospital spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon.
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incident number 13103083.
Incident Number: 13103083 Incident Date/Time: 8/7/2013 11:05:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 4
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 61 AT DRESBACH REST AREA Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 4 Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WINONA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: KRUCKOW, JAMES E , 23 , OF LA CRESCENT MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: EIDEN, JAMES G , 59 , OF GLENCOE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 3: ZERVAKIS, PETER N , 24 , OF LA CROSSE WI , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 4: EIDEN, MICHELE L , 59 , OF GLENCOE MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 TOYOTA RAV 4
Vehicle 2:
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTER
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON HWY 61, VEHICLE 2 WAS WESTBOUND FROM THE DRESBACH REST AREA WHEN THE TWO VEHICLES COLLIDED IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE INTERSECTION. TRI STATE AMBULANCE ASSISTED ONSCENE.
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Last Updated: 8/7/2013 9:12:00 PM
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Case Number: 13103083 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/7/2013 11:05:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: UNKNOWN
Person ID: 13103083V2P1 Age: 59
Full Name: EIDEN, JAMES G Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103083V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN , LA CROSSE, WI
Residence: GLENCOE , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Incident Number: 13200986 Incident Date/Time: 8/8/2013 5:04:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: 90 I Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 119 Road Condition: DRY
County: FARIBAULT Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FARIBAULT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: ELROD, CHRISTOPHER P , 42 , OF WINTHROP HARBOR IL , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2010 HARLEY MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: V1 EB ON I 90 LOST CONTROL AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. ALSO ASSISTING ON THE SCENE WAS BLUE EARTH FIRE AND BLUE EARTH AMBULANCE.
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Incident Date/Time: 8/8/2013 5:04:00 PM Airbag: N/A
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Person ID: 13200986V1P1 Age: 42
Full Name: ELROD, CHRISTOPHER P Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13200986V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: BLUE EARTH HOSPITAL , BLUE EARTH
Residence: WINTHROP HARBOR , IL , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Incident Number: 13603623 Incident Date/Time: 8/8/2013 5:06:00 PM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2600 - (651) 582-1292
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 12 WEST OF CR 14 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: WRIGHT Number of Lanes: 3
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
STEARNS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MATTSON, JASON R , 34 , OF WAVERLY MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 2:
VEH YR UNKNOWN MAKE UNKNOWNMODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WENT OFF RD. MALE ON MOTORCYCLE EJECTED FROM MOTORCYCLE. AIRLIFTED TO HCMC FOR HEAD TRAUMA.
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Person ID: 13603623V1P1 Age: 34
Full Name: MATTSON, JASON R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13603623V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
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Residence: WAVERLY , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Motorcycle Crash in Dakota County Turns Deadly
A motorcycle accident turned deadly Saturday in Dakota County.
Dakota County dispatch said the motorcycle crashed just before 12 p.m., at Highway 50 and Holt Avenue in New Tier. A man was airlifted from the scene, according to authorities.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports they are investigating a fatal accident at the same intersection.
No further details were immediately available.
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Lakeville Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Dakota Co.
A Lakeville man was seriously injured after a motorcycle accident Saturday in Dakota County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 39-year-old Dustin Rahier crashed just before 12 p.m., on Highway 50 and Holt Avenue in New Tier.
The state patrol said Rahier was popping wheelies when traffic slowed in front of him and caused him to brake hard. The motorcycle then rolled onto the right side.
The Minnesota State Patrol initially reported they were investigating a fatal accident at the same intersection.
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Injured Lakeville motorcyclist dies
Updated: August 12, 2013 - 12:13 AM
A Lakeville man who was critically injured Saturday after rolling his motorcycle just before noon on Hwy. 50 in Lakeville has died, according to a funeral notice placed by the White Funeral Home.
Dustin Rahier, 38, was eastbound, “popping wheelies,” when traffic in front of him slowed down at the intersection of Holt Avenue, according to the State Patrol.
The slowed traffic caused Rahier to brake hard, and he rolled onto the right side of the motorcycle, according to the State Patrol. He was not wearing a helmet.
First responders reported that Rahier was dead but quickly realized that he was alive, said Lt. Eric Roeske, a spokesman for the State Patrol. Rahier was transported to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. A Regions spokesman declined to confirm the death Sunday night.
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incident number 13311129.
Incident Number: 13311129 Incident Date/Time: 8/11/2013 12:31:00 PM
MSP District: 3100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 3100 - (218) 749-7720
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 38 AT CRYSTAL WATERS RD Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: ITASCA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ROLLOVER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ITASCA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: KREMER, THOMAS E , 50 , OF BLOOMING PRAIRIE MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: KEMMER, DEAN A , 46 , OF DEER RIVER MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA GLIDE
Vehicle 2:
1995 FORD F-150
IncidentDescription: VEH1 WAS SB ON HWY 38 AND CROSSED OVER CENTERLINE STRIKING VEH2 WHICH WAS NB. VEH2 SWERVED AND THEN OVERCORRECTED CAUSING VEH TO ROLL INTO THE DITCH. DRIVER OF VEH1 WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, NO INJURIES TO DRIVER OF VEH2.
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Case Number: 13311129 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/11/2013 12:31:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 8/11/2013 9:00:00 PM Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13311129V2P1 Age: 50
Full Name: KREMER, THOMAS E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13311129V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: PASSENGER Hospital: ST. LUKES , DULUTH
Residence: BLOOMING PRAIRIE , MN , US Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Incident Number: 13603710 Incident Date/Time: 8/16/2013 5:24:00 PM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 4
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 23 AND SEARNS CO RD 12/43 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: STEARNS Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
COLD SPRING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: SPODEN, MICHELLE J , 36 , OF KIMBALL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: SPODEN, ELIZABETH J , 5 , OF KIMBALL MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 3: SPODEN, NICHOLAS E , 4 , OF KIMBALL MN , PASSENGER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 4: FUCHS, ROBERT L , 60 , OF COLD SPRING MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Vehicle 2:
1986 HONDA ROAD STAR
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1(PICKUP) WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON COUNTY ROAD 12. VEHICLE 2(MOTORCYCLE) WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON HIGHWAY 23.VEHICLE 1 STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN, THEN CONTINUED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, RESULTING IN COLLIDING WITH VEHICLE 2 THAT WAS ATTEMPTING TO GO AT THE SAME TIME.
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Incident Date/Time: 8/16/2013 5:24:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13603710V2P4 Age: 60
Full Name: FUCHS, ROBERT L Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13603710V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST CLOUD , ST CLOUD
Residence: COLD SPRING , MN , US Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Injuries in pickup-motorcycle crash near Zumbro Falls
ZUMBRO FALLS — A Zumbrota man was injured Thursday when his motorcycle struck a pickup on Minnesota Highway 60 near Zumbro Falls.
The Minnesota State Patrol said Jason J. Gascoigne, 24, of Zumbrota was traveling westbound on Minnesota Highway 30 when he tried to pass a westbound pickup that was turning left onto 390th Street. The truck was towing an Airstream trailer.
The crash occurred about 12:30 p.m.
Thomas R. Magill, 53, of Bismarck, N.D., the driver of the truck, and his passenger, Sarah J. McCullough, of Bismarck, N.D., were not injured.
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Blooming Prairie man injured in motorcycle crash
Posted: Monday, August 12, 2013 9:56 am
Brett Boese, bboese@postbulletin.com
GRAND RAPIDS — A Blooming Prairie man suffered serious injuries Sunday when his motorcycle crossed over the center line and struck an oncoming pickup while traveling in northern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Thomas E. Kremer, 50, was traveling southbound on Minnesota Highway 38 when he drifted into the northbound line to collide with a vehicle driven by Dean A. Kemmer, 46, of Deer River, Minn., the patrol said. The incident occurred at 12:31 p.m. near Johnson Lake.
Kemmer swerved in an attempt to avoid the collision, according to the patrol, and then overcorrected. The pickup ended up rolling into the ditch, though Kemmer emerged uninjured.
Kremer, who was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson and was not wearing a helmet, was transported to St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth for medical treatment. Officials at the hospital declined to release a condition update Monday morning, citing Kremer's request for privacy.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office assisted on the scene.
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http://www.austindailyherald.com/2013/08/13/bp-driver-injured-in-crash/ (http://www.austindailyherald.com/2013/08/13/bp-driver-injured-in-crash/)
BP driver injured in crash
Published 10:06am Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Blooming Prairie man sustained serious injuries Sunday afternoon when he was involved in a crash in northern Minnesota.
Thomas Kremer, 50, of Blooming Prairie, was southbound on Highway 38 near Crystal Waters Road when a a driver in a 1995 Ford F-150 crossed the centerline and hit Kremer’s 2005 Harley Davidson Ultra Glide, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The driver of the truck, Dean Kemmer, 46, of Deer River, was reportedly not injured. Both vehicles were deemed total losses, and no alcohol was detected in either driver, the report added.
Emergency officials took Kremer to St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth for treatment.
Update: This story has been corrected. A previous version mentioned Kremer was in the truck, while Kemmer was on the motorcycle.
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http://www.startribune.com/local/west/220238651.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/west/220238651.html)
Motorcycle crashes on Wright County curve; 1 dead, another hurt
Updated: August 19, 2013 - 9:07 PM
A motorcycle wiped out on a curve in Wright County on Saturday evening, killing the operator and injuring a passenger, authorities said Monday.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on County Road 123 near Duffield Avenue NW. in Silver Creek Township.
Driver Randal A. Stevens, 52, of Elk River, died at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. His passenger, Rebecca Marie LuAllen, 53, of Elk River, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital. Neither was wearing a helmet, authorities said.
The motorcycle was eastbound on County Road 123 and went out of control at Duffield Avenue, a curve in the road on the western edge of Lake Maria State Park.
Paul Walsh
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UPDATE: Lakeville man dies after being injured during Outlaw Run
A Lakeville man injured at the first stop of the Northfield Historical Outlaw Run on Saturday has died.
Dustin Rahier was seriously injured when he was "popping wheelies" in New Trier, according to the Minnesota State Patrol incident report. The traffic in front of him slowed, causing the motorcycle to roll, according to the report.
The 38-year-old died the same day, according to the obituary from White Funeral Homes.
According to Hayes Scriven, Northfield Historical Society executive director, two local EMTs were on staff during the event and helped the Lakeville resident in the accident, until local public safety personnel responded. Rahier was then transported to the hospital via helicopter.
"It was a horrible thing that happened," Scriven said. "[Our] thoughts and prayers are with the family."
Scriven said that the future of the event is uncertain. The event committee and historical society's board of directors would discuss it in the next week, he said.
"I don’t expect a decision to be made right way," Scriven said. "We’re evaluating and trying to figure out what our next steps are going to be."
The event
The sounds of motorcycles rumbled through downtown Northfield on Saturday as bikers started the Northfield Historical Society Outlaw Run early and then returned in the afternoon to celebrate.
With 229 registered bikers and at least another dozen more who didn't sign up, it was the most participants that have ever taken the trip, according to Scriven.
The day started with a reenactment of the attempted robbery by the James-Younger Gang of the First National Bank of Northfield. Then, riders set out to ride the route the Gang took to explore southern Minnesota prior to the robbery.
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incident number 13201040.
Incident Number: 13201040 Incident Date/Time: 8/22/2013 4:51:00 PM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: WB HWY 60 - E OF ST JAMES Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 71 Road Condition: DRY
County: WATONWAN Number of Lanes: NOT RECORDED
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PROPERTY DAMAGE Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WATONWAN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: NIELSEN, TROY J , 45 , OF ELKO MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD STREET
IncidentDescription: MC WAS TRAVELLING WB ON HWY 60 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL ENTERED THE MEDIAN AND ROLLED.
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Person ID: 13201040V1P1 Age: 45
Full Name: NIELSEN, TROY J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13201040V1 Alcohol in System: UNKNOWN
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST JAMES HOSPITAL , ST JAMES, MN
Residence: ELKO , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Wonewoc man dies in motorcycle crash
A Wonewoc man died late Saturday night or early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash near the village.
Sheriff Brent Oleson said today that James Lierman, 46, was apparently the driver of a motorcycle that crashed on Hwy. FF.
Lierman and the motorcycle were found in a roadside ditch Sunday afternoon after a tip from the relative of a man who was a passenger on the motorcycle, Wesley Dehler, 22, of Wonewoc.
Oleson said that at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dehler’s brother notified authorities that Dehler had been discovered with injuries inside a vacant home along the highway by a man taking care of the property.
Dehler did not remember how he was injured, but his brother told authorities that he knew that Dehler and Lierman left Wonewoc on the motorcycle at about 11 p.m. Saturday.
The report sparked a search that led to the discovery of Lierman’s body and the motorcycle at the southeast edge of the village, Oleson said.
Lierman was pronounced dead at the scene by a Juneau County coroner, Oleson said.
Coroner Kathleen Kohutko said Thursday that Lierman died of blunt force trauma to the chest. He was not wearing a helmet, Kohutko said.
Kohutko said she awaited results of toxicology tests but alcohol and speed were likely contributing factors in the crash.
Oleson said that Dehler had so far not recalled anything about the crash and that he did not know how badly Dehler had been injured.
The crash remains under investigation by the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, Oleson said.
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incident number 13103289.
Incident Number: 13103289 Incident Date/Time: 8/23/2013 9:12:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 14/CR 10 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: OLMSTED Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
OLMSTED COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
ST. CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: PHAYVANH, VILAY R , 20 , OF ST. CHARLES MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Person 2: IHRKE, CASEY J , 29 , OF DOVER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
2003 HONDA MODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 2:
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 WAS EB ON HWY 14 WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE 2. VEHICLE 2 WAS SB ON CR 10 ATTEMPTING TO CROSS HWY 14. ALSO ASSISTING WAS DOVER FIRE, EYOTA FIRE, ST. CHARLES AMBULANCE, AND MAYO ONE.
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Incident Date/Time: 8/23/2013 9:12:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13103289V1P1 Age: 20
Full Name: PHAYVANH, VILAY R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103289V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST. MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: ST. CHARLES , MN , USA Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13508642.
Incident Number: 13508642 Incident Date/Time: 8/24/2013 3:08:00 PM
MSP District: 2500 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2500 - (763) 591-4680
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 41 AT DEM CON DR Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: SCOTT Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: COLE, GLEN A. , 59 , OF MINNETONKA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2001 HD ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLIST TRAVELING NB IN THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEH. HWY 41 CLOSED. HELICOPTER ARRIVED TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL. HWY 41 RE-OPENDED.
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Incident Date/Time: 8/24/2013 3:08:00 PM Airbag: N/A
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Person ID: 13508642V1P1 Age: 59
Full Name: COLE, GLEN A. Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13508642V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HCMC , N/A
Residence: MINNETONKA , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13603835.
Incident Number: 13603835 Incident Date/Time: 8/24/2013 9:46:00 PM
MSP District: 2600 Incident Contact: 2600 DISTRICT OFFICE
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 3
Location: 71 HWY/450TH ST Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: TODD Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: PEDESTRIAN Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
SAUK CENTRE POLICE DEPARTMENT
STEARNS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
TODD COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Fri Aug 30 09:00:00 CDT 2013
Person 2: Info Release Date and Time: Fri Aug 30 09:00:00 CDT 2013
Vehicle 1:
1999 VICTORY ROAD-STRT
Vehicle 2:
VEH YR UNKNOWN MAKE UNKNOWNMODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 3:
VEH YR UNKNOWN MAKE UNKNOWNMODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: THE MN STATE PATROL AND TODD COUNTY ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING A FATALITY CRASH. MORE INFROMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WHEN IT COMES AVALIABLE.
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Last Updated: 8/25/2013 1:40:53 AM
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incident number 13103300.
Incident Number: 13103300 Incident Date/Time: 8/25/2013 1:17:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 74/WINONA CR 6 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: WINONA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ST. CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
WINONA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: NELSON, NATHAN K , 23 , OF STEWARTVILLE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE 1 (V1) WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND HWY 74 NEAR TROY. DRIVER OF V1 SWERVED TO AVOID COLLISION WITH A DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CRASHING ON THE PAVEMENT AND SUSTAINING NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. WINONA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, ST CHARLES POLICE AND ST CHARLES AMBULANCE ASSISTED MN STATE PATROL ON SCENE. ST CHARLES AMBULANCE TRANSPORTED DRIVER OF V1 TO ST CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL, WHERE HE WAS MET BY MAYO 1 AND FLOWN TO ST MARY'S ER. ST CHARLES FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED AT THE LANDING ZONE.
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Incident Date/Time: 8/25/2013 1:17:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13103300V1P1 Age: 23
Full Name: NELSON, NATHAN K Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103300V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARY , ROCHESTER
Residence: STEWARTVILLE , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Male passenger falls off motorcycle near Sauk Centre, is killed by hit-and-run motorist
Article by: Associated Press
Updated: August 26, 2013 - 6:55 AM
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol says a passenger who fell off a motorcycle has died after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver.
The accident happened late Saturday night just north of Sauk Centre, near the entrance to the Grey Stone Golf Course.
Troopers say the victim was a passenger on a motorcycle heading north on U.S. Highway 71. The male fell off the motorcycle and was hit by another driver heading in the same direction. The driver did not stop.
The State Patrol is asking for the public's help in locating that driver's vehicle, believed to be a Buick Regal. The car likely has damage to its front bumper area.
The victim's name and age have not been released.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Minnesota State Patrol St. Cloud District Office at (320) 223-6666
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incident number 13300820.
Incident Number: 13300820 Incident Date/Time: 8/26/2013 6:57:00 AM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 29 N OF CHIPPEWA CR 13 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: CHIPPEWA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
CHIPPEWA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LYNGEN, JOHN S , 56 , OF MONTEVIDEO MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Vehicle 1:
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE SB ON HWY 29 WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH A DEER. ASSISTED BY CHIPPEWA CO.
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Last Updated: 8/26/2013 7:40:00 AM
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Case Number: 13300820 Seatbelt: NO
Incident Date/Time: 8/26/2013 6:57:00 AM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: UNKNOWN
Person ID: 13300820V1P1 Age: 56
Full Name: LYNGEN, JOHN S Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13300820V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: MONTEVIDEO HOSPITAL , MONTEVIDEO
Residence: MONTEVIDEO , MN , USA Physical Condition: NOT DOCUMENTED
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13103317.
Incident Number: 13103317 Incident Date/Time: 8/27/2013 10:03:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 52 SB AT 19TH ST Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: OLMSTED Number of Lanes: 3
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
ROCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: WIEBOLD, JOSEPH R , 35 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT
IncidentDescription: MC WAS TRAVELLING SOUTHBOUND ON SB HWY 52 JUST NORTH OF THE 19TH STREET EXIT AND SKID OFF OF THE ROADWAY INTO THE DITCH. THE DRIVER GOT BACK ONTO HIS MOTORCYCLE AND WENT WESTBOUND ON 19TH STREET AND CAME TO A STOP AT EVERGREEN DRIVE. ROCHESTER POLICE AND GOLD CROSS ASSISTED ON SCENE.
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Person ID: 13103317V1P1 Age: 35
Full Name: WIEBOLD, JOSEPH R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103317V1 Alcohol in System: ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: SAINT MARY , ROCHESTER
Residence: ROCHESTER , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 133000826.
Incident Number: 133000826 Incident Date/Time: 8/28/2013 11:06:00 AM
MSP District: 2300 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2300 - (507) 537-6277
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 30 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 1 Road Condition: DRY
County: PIPESTONE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
PIPESTONE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 2: SCHROEDER, JOHN E , 70 , OF DEL RAPIDS SD , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2001 HONDA GL1800
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE ONE WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY 30. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ON LOOSE GRAVEL AND WENT DOWN. PIPESTONE AMBULANCE AND FIRE ASSISTED ON SCENE.
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Person ID: 133000826V1P2 Age: 70
Full Name: SCHROEDER, JOHN E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 133000826V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: PIPESTONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTE , PIPESTONE
Residence: DEL RAPIDS , SD , US Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Woman dies after Itasca County motorcycle crash
A Deer River woman was killed Monday in a motorcycle accident in Itasca County.
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
A Deer River woman was killed Monday in a motorcycle accident in Itasca County.
According to the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, a report came in at 4 p.m. that someone was injured in an accident on Scenic Highway 7 near Scenic State Park.
First responders found Vivian Irene Rittmiller, 61, and applied aid. She was transported by ambulance to Bigfork where she died from her injuries.
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Proctor woman dies, man hurt in crash
Police say a Bemidji woman fell asleep while intoxicated behind the wheel of her sport utility vehicle before she crossed the centerline Sunday and killed a Proctor woman who was a passenger on a motorcycle.
By: Staff report, Bemidji Pioneer
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — Police say a Bemidji woman fell asleep while intoxicated behind the wheel of her sport utility vehicle before she crossed the centerline Sunday and killed a Proctor woman who was a passenger on a motorcycle.
Victoria Blakely Whitefeather, 23, was charged in Hubbard County District Court with several counts of criminal vehicular homicide for striking a motorcycle driven by Robert Childs of Proctor. Childs’ passenger, 51-year-old Tracy Childs, was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn., where she was pronounced dead as a result of injuries from the collision. Robert Childs remains hospitalized in critical condition at an undisclosed medical facility, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Hubbard County Attorney’s Office.
Whitefeather was travelling south just before 10 a.m. on Hubbard County Road 36, about a half-mile south of County Road 9, when the collision occurred. In Whitefeather’s vehicle, police found an open container of alcohol in the center console. Whitefeather admitted to police she had been drinking, consuming more than 10 shots and eight mixed drinks the night before, according to the complaint.
After being treated and released from a Bemidji-area hospital, Whitefeather was booked into the Hubbard County Jail. There, she performed a breathalyzer test about 3 p.m. that showed her blood-alcohol concentration to be 0.08 percent.
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Missing town of Superior man’s body found near motorcycle crash site
A town of Superior man who had been reported missing Tuesday was found dead at the site of a motorcycle crash Thursday.
By: Superior Telegram, Superior Telegram
A town of Superior man who had been reported missing Tuesday was found dead at the site of a motorcycle crash Thursday.
Emergency crews responded at 8:33 a.m. Thursday to the scene of a motorcycle crash on Wisconsin Highway 35 just north of Shallermeir Road, according to a news release from Douglas County Sheriff Tom Dalbec. It was determined that the driver, Brian R. Androski, 38, had left the highway and was thrown from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Androski was alone at the time of the crash and was not wearing a helmet, Dalbec said.
The incident is under investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s and Douglas County Medical Examiner’s offices.
Androski was reported missing Tuesday, according to a sheriff’s office report. His wife told a deputy he went for a bike ride Monday evening and said he would be back soon. She received a text from him about 10:30 p.m. Monday, and that was the last time she heard from him.
His brother, Dusty, last saw Androski at Les Bird’s bar Monday night, according to the report. He also told the deputy that it was not unusual for Androski to take off for a day or two.
Androski didn’t show up for work and was entered as a missing person Wednesday by the sheriff’s office.
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Chippewa Falls councilman injured in motorcycle accident
Posted: Monday, August 26, 2013 11:27 pm
By Chris Vetter Chippewa Falls News Bureau | 0 comments
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Mike Hanke may not be able to take to the woods this fall to hunt deer, but after surviving a motorcycle crash Thursday, he’s thankful for more than hunting, he said.
“I don’t think I’ll be bow hunting this season, but I’m grateful to be alive,” Hanke, 48, who represents Chippewa Falls’ 1st Ward as a member of the City Council, said Monday from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, where he is recovering after suffering a broken pelvis, rib and pain in his lower extremities.
Hanke said he hopes to be released from the hospital sometime this week and may continue to recover at a rehabilitation center. He said he likely will use a walker for at least six months.
The accident occurred at 5:57 a.m. Thursday on Highway I a short distance from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls. Hanke, who works at the Northern Wisconsin Center, was headed east on the highway to his job when a westbound car driven by 17-year-old Riley K. Simmons of Jim Falls turned in front of him toward 156th Street.
“I had maybe a second to react. It was quick,” Hanke said. “I took three men, ages 28, 42 and 59; a 22-year-old woman; and a 6-year-old boy.
Four of the injured people were transported by ambulance to area hospitals while the fifth was taken to the hospital by a family member. All were released from the hospital later that day.
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One killed, three injured in crash
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JEFFERSON -- A Jefferson man was killed and three other men were injured in a four-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in the town of Lake Mills.
Jordan Vogel, 23, died after his motorcycle crossed the center line on Highway O near Kroughville Road and struck an oncoming pickup truck about 12:35 p.m. Saturday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.
Two other motorcycles, driven by Matthew Heine, 22, of Jefferson, and Ruger Roehl, 19, of Watertown, crashed while trying to avoid the initial crash. Heine sustained minor injuries and Roehl was taken to UW Hospital for treatment. The driver of the truck, Randy Trumpf, 31, of Waterloo, also received minor injuries.
The sheriff’s office is still investigating the crash.
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Motorcyclist dies in Sunday morning crash in North Hudson
A 64-year old North Hudson man died when he lost control of his motorcycle in the village shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday.
The accident, which occurred on Lemon Street near Monroe Street North, was reported at 11:10 a.m.
According to a report from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, John A. Hilke was northbound when he lost control. Witnesses said the 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle left the road and struck a tree on the west side of Lemon Street North. Hilke was thrown from the motorcycle when it hit the tree.
Hilke was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a St. Croix County medical examiner.
Assisting at the scene were St. Croix EMS and North Hudson police.
This is the county’s 8th traffic fatality of 2013. The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Department.
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incident number 13801243.
Incident Number: 13801243 Incident Date/Time: 8/30/2013 1:59:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HIGHWAY 65, 11 MILES NORTH OF MCGREGOR Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 129 Road Condition: DRY
County: AITKIN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
AITKIN COUNTY
Person 1: SOUTER, NICOLE M , 28 , OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
1982 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY 65, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. LONE RIDER WAS EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. TRANSPORTED VIA AIR CARE TO NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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Case Number: 13801243 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 8/30/2013 1:59:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 8/30/2013 4:00:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13801243V1P1 Age: 28
Full Name: SOUTER, NICOLE M Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13801243V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE, MN
Residence: VADNAIS HEIGHTS , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13103404.
Incident Number: 13103404 Incident Date/Time: 9/1/2013 2:44:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 16 S OF LANESBORO Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 237 Road Condition: DRY
County: FILLMORE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FILLMORE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: CLAYTON, EDWIN K , 59 , OF SAINT PAUL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD START
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE ONE WAS WESTBOUND ON HWY 16 WHEN IT SLID ON SOME ROCKS AND LOST CONTROL. LANESBORO FIRE AND AMBULANCE ASSISTED ONSCENE.
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Case Number: 13103404 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/1/2013 2:44:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: UNKNOWN
Person ID: 13103404V1P1 Age: 59
Full Name: CLAYTON, EDWIN K Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103404V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER MN
Residence: SAINT PAUL , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Sparta motorcyclist injured in collision
SPARTA — Robert G. Cooper, 56, of rural Sparta sustained non-life-threatening injuries Saturday night when his motorcycle collided with the pickup truck he was trying to pass on west-bound Hwy. 21.
As Cooper tried to pass the truck, driven by Jason S. Hunt, 38, of Tomah, Hunt attempted to make a left turn onto County Hwy. ET.
After the collision, Cooper’s bike went off the road.
Cooper, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was transported to Tomah Memorial Hospital.
Hunt was not injured.
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Speed seems to be factor in fatal motorcycle crash
Authorities say speed seems to be a major factor in a motorcycle crash that claimed the life of one man.
The Brown County Sheriff's Department says the accident happened about 11:30 Friday night on U.S. Highway 41 in the village of Howard. The crash happened when the motorcyclist hit a concrete barrier. He was thrown from his bike, then apparently struck by several vehicles.
Officials say the man was seen traveling at a high rate of speed just before the crash.
No one else was injured. A portion of Highway 41 was shut down for about five hours.
The man's name hasn't been released.
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Incident Number: 13201103 Incident Date/Time: 9/4/2013 6:50:00 AM
MSP District: 2200 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2200 - (507) 344-2750
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 4 (WEST OF SHERBURNE) Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 11 Road Condition: DRY
County: MARTIN Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: PALMQUIST, TROY R , 44 , OF TRIMONT MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2000 KAWASAKI MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: V1 WB ON HWY 4; STRUCK DEER
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Case Number: 13201103 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/4/2013 6:50:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 9/4/2013 9:00:00 AM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13201103V1P1 Age: 44
Full Name: PALMQUIST, TROY R Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13201103V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: FAIRMONT HOSPITAL , FAIRMONT, MN
Residence: TRIMONT , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13801271.
Incident Number: 13801271 Incident Date/Time: 9/4/2013 5:13:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 828-2230
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: BUSINESS HWY 371/GREENWOOD ST Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: CROW WING Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: FATAL Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
BRAINERD POLICE DEPARTMENT
CROW WING COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: Info Release Date and Time: Thu Sep 5 07:00:00 CDT 2013
Person 2: Info Release Date and Time: Thu Sep 5 07:00:00 CDT 2013
Vehicle 1:
2005 SUZUKI SCOOTER
Vehicle 2:
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE #1 (SCOOTER) WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON BUSINESS 371 ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN TO HEAD EASTBOUND ON GREENWOOD STREET AND WAS STRUCK BY VEHICLE # 2 (PASSENGER VEHICLE) THAT WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON BUSINESS HIGHWAY 371. 79 YEAR OLD MALE LONE RIDER OF VEHICLE NUMBER #1 WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED ON THE SCENE. DRIVER OF THE PASSENGER VEHICLE WAS NOT INJURED.
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Incident Number: 13406599 Incident Date/Time: 9/4/2013 5:41:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MSP PIO LT. ERIC ROESKE 651.201.7146
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 5 @ 31ST ST N Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: WASHINGTON Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: BROADSIDE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: LEHMAN, MICHAEL D , 46 , OF LAKE ELMO MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: LEQUE, PIERRE L , 9 , OF LAKE ELMO MN , AS A PEDESTRIAN , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1994 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: V1 HEADED WB HWY 5, PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER TO ADDRESS A MECHANICAL ISSUE ON THE M/C WHEN THE CHILD CAME OUT FROM HIS DRIVEWAY ON HIS PEDAL BIKE AND COLLIDED WITH V1.
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Case Number: 13406599 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/4/2013 5:41:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13406599V1P1 Age: 46
Full Name: LEHMAN, MICHAEL D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13406599V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: LAKE ELMO , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Motorcyclist injured in crash north of Duluth
A 33-year-old Gnesen Township man was injured early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash north of Duluth.
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
A 33-year-old Gnesen Township man was injured early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash north of Duluth.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reported that Zeboriah Fish apparently was traveling northbound on Rice Lake Road just after 12:30 a.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve, hit two mailboxes and was thrown from the motorcycle into the ditch on the east side of the road.
Fish was found by passersby; the crash happened near Island Lake, in the 6900 block of Rice Lake Road. The sheriff’s office said officials believe Fish was wearing a helmet.
Fish was treated at the scene by Gnesen Fire Department personnel and transported by Gold Cross Ambulance to St. Luke’s hospital with what the sheriff’s office reported were possibly life-threatening injuries. An update on his condition was not available later Sunday.
The sheriff’s office said alcohol and excessive speed may be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
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Zeboriah is a name I have not heard before.
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incident number 13103552.
Incident Number: 13103552 Incident Date/Time: 9/10/2013 4:53:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: INTERSTATE 90 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 166 Road Condition: DRY
County: FREEBORN Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: RAN OFF ROAD Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FREEBORN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MICKELSON, ERIC E , 32 , OF ALBERT LEA MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 HONDA ROAD STRT
IncidentDescription: VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING WB ON INTERSTATE 90. DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE COMING TO A REST IN THE DITCH. GOLDCROSS AMBULANCE AND HAYWARD FIRE ASSISTED ON SCENE.
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Case Number: 13103552 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/10/2013 4:53:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: 9/10/2013 8:00:00 PM Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13103552V1P1 Age: 32
Full Name: MICKELSON, ERIC E Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103552V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ALBERT LEA MEDICAL CENTER , ALBERT LEA
Residence: ALBERT LEA , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Incident Number: 13103562 Incident Date/Time: 9/11/2013 10:57:00 AM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: SB I35 MP 47 MEDFORD Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 47 Road Condition: DRY
County: STEELE Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: REAR END Divided/Undivided: DIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
STEELE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: FROHLING, NICHOLAS J , 53 , OF SPRINGBROOK IA , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Person 2: KEPHART, SUSAN B , 81 , OF ST PAUL MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1977 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UNKNOWN
Vehicle 2:
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
IncidentDescription: MOTORCYCLE SB I35 STRUCK A TIRE THAT WAS LAYING IN THE ROADWAY THEN SLID TO WHERE OTHER VEHICLES WERE INSPECTING THEIR CARS FOR DAMAGE FROM HITTING SAME TIRE.
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Case Number: 13103562 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 9/11/2013 10:57:00 AM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: NO
Person ID: 13103562V1P1 Age: 53
Full Name: FROHLING, NICHOLAS J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13103562V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS , ROCHESTER
Residence: SPRINGBROOK , IA , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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September 9, 2013
St. James man dies in motorcycle crash
The Mankato Free Press
ST. JAMES — A 61-year-old rural St. James man died when his motorcycle struck a deer shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday.
Randall Lee Lang was thrown from his 1997 Harley Davidson and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Watonwan County Sheriff's office.
The accident occurred on County Road 3, near Highway 4.
Lang was not wearing a helmet and alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
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Motorcyclist dies in Jackson County crash
BLACK RIVER FALLS - A motorcyclist from Black River Falls died Tuesday evening after crashing his bike while trying to avoid a deer in Jackson County.
Kenneth L. Fulton, 61, was southbound on Oakridge Road just north of Highway 27 at about 5:15 p.m. when he swerved to avoid a deer. He lost control of the motorcycle, which tipped over and ejected the driver, who was not wearing a helmet.
The driver was taken from the scene by ambulance and was being airlifted to a La Crosse hospital when he died of his injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.
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Forest Lake man dies in Oak Grove motorcycle accident
By Sarah Horner
shorner@pioneerpress.com
Posted: 09/09/2013 12:01:00 AM CDT | Updated: a day ago
A Forest Lake man died Friday in a motorcycle accident in Oak Grove.
Deputies responded to the report of a personal injury accident at Viking Boulevard and University Ave. about 5 p.m., according to the Anoka County sheriff's office.
They arrived to find a motorcycle had collided with a vehicle in the intersection.
Despite resuscitation efforts, the 40-year-old motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
His identification is being withheld pending notification of family.
Neither the driver nor the passenger in the vehicle was injured.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident.
Sarah Horner can be reached at 651-228-5539. Follow her at twitter.com/hornsarah.
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There seems to be way too many accidents of riders hitting vehicles turning into driveways!
http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-09-06/motorcycle-versus-tractor (http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-09-06/motorcycle-versus-tractor)
Motorcycle versus tractor
Posted: September 6, 2013 - 8:16pm
LITTLE FALLS — A 59-year-old Eagan man was injured Thursday when the motorcycle he was on passed a tractor on Jewel Road, just north of 183rd Street in Little Falls, colliding with the front tractor tire, reported the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office.
Jerome Meyer was taken to St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. The hospital had no information on Meyer’s condition.
The John Deere tractor was driven by Todd Dedomines, 49, Little Falls, who was not injured. It was reported that Dedomines was turning left when the motorcycle passed and hit the tractor tire.
The crash was reported at 4:05 p.m.
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Lake Elmo boy, 9, who rode bike into motorcycle on shoulder dies from injuries
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 13, 2013 - 8:47 PM
Schoolmates are mourning the death of a 9-year-old Lake Elmo boy who rode his bicycle into a motorcycle that was stopping along the shoulder of the highway outside the child’s home to deal with a mechanical difficulty.
Parent of students at Red Rock Elementary School in Woodbury received notice that a new student, fourth-grader Pierre LeQue, “was recently taken off of life support. … We hope you receive this message and are able to support your child at home, as the staff at Red Rock is doing during the school day.”
The incident occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4, when Pierre rode out from his family’s driveway and collided with a Harley-Davidson that was on the shoulder of westbound Hwy. 5 because of “a mechanical issue,” according to the State Patrol.
Family friend Ben Charles said Friday that the motorcycle was still moving at the time of impact, but the patrol report was unclear on that detail.
Pierre was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. The funeral home handling arrangements said he died Wednesday.
The motorcycle’s owner, Michael D. Lehman, 46, of Lake Elmo, was not hurt, the patrol said.
Pierre and his family had moved less than three months ago from Eau Claire, Wis., said Kelli Espiritu, whose Halos for Hudson organization helps survivors cope with the loss of a child.
Charles said Pierre’s heart has been donated to a 2-year-old and his liver to an 11-year-old. “He had a big heart,” Charles said, “and he loved to help people.”
The school said that visitation has been set for 4-8 p.m. Sunday at CullenCrea Funeral Home in New Richmond, Wis., with services scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, also in New Richmond.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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St. Paul motorcyclist, 92, dies in hit-and-run accident
Article by: NICOLE NORFLEET
Updated: September 13, 2013 - 10:20 PM
The lifelong East Sider heading to his daily walk at Maplewood Mall died hours after he was struck.
At 92, Roy Kromschroeder wasn’t ready to slow down. He loved spending time outdoors, whether on his motorcycle or in his camper, and walked laps every day at Maplewood Mall.
On Friday morning, Kromschroeder was riding his motorcycle to the mall for his daily walk when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver at a St. Paul intersection. He died later that afternoon.
“His life was cut very short,” said his daughter-in-law, Sherry Kromschroeder of Lake Elmo. “That man would have been around to 100.”
According to police, Roy Kromschroeder was driving his Honda motorcycle about 7:45 a.m. at Prosperity and Ivy Avenues when he was hit by a sport-utility vehicle.
Police said the 26-year-old woman driving the SUV stopped momentarily and then fled the scene after the collision but was later arrested in Vadnais Heights. She was cooperating with police, said Howie Padilla, a spokesman for the St. Paul police.
“At this time we aren’t going to speculate on the cause of this accident,” he said.
A witness, Kenlyn Kjesbo of St. Paul, was stopped behind a garbage truck at the intersection Friday morning when she saw a helmet fly into view. The man driving the garbage truck got out and then motioned for her to help him, Kjesbo said.
She saw Kromschroeder on the ground shaking and unconscious, his helmet resting several feet away, she said. The license plate from the vehicle that hit him was embedded in the mangled motorcycle.
While Kjesbo called 911, others grabbed blankets to cover Kromschroeder. A couple of people directed traffic around the accident before authorities arrived.
“This guy was clearly very injured,” Kjesbo said. “We did the best that we could.”
Kjesbo said it was comforting to see so many residents help at the scene.
“He seemed like he must have been very vital and enjoying himself to be riding a motorcycle at 92,” she said of Kromschroeder, adding that he looked younger than his age.
Kromschroeder was a lifelong St. Paul resident. The grandson of Swiss immigrants, he raised his family in the same East Side home he was born in on E. 6th Street. Kromschroeder had two sons and a daughter.
He served in the Coast Guard during World War II and this year participated in the Minnesota Honor Flight in which veterans are flown to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., said his daughter, Jan Braaten of Oakdale.
In 1979, Kromschroeder retired from his job as a supervisor at the 3M plant on the East Side.
Kromschroeder was a licensed commercial pilot and loved to ride his motorcycle. He used to travel the country in a camper with his bike, along with his wife of 68 years, Lorraine, who died in 2011, Braaten said.
“I think that being on the motorcycle made him feel free,” she said. “He was really in better shape than I was.”
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A sad accident, but good for him to be out riding.
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Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run of 92-year-old motorcyclist in St. Paul
Article by: NICOLE NORFLEET , Star Tribune
Updated: September 16, 2013 - 10:43 PM
A Vadnais Heights woman was charged Monday in a hit-and-run accident that left a 92-year-old motorcyclist dead last week.
Autumn Mason, 26, was charged with criminal vehicular homicide in Ramsey County District Court after she allegedly struck lifelong East Sider Roy Kromschroeder with her sport-utility vehicle on Friday morning as he rode his motorcycle through a St. Paul intersection. He died later that day.
According to the charges, Mason, in her 2000 Dodge Durango, stopped and then proceeded east through the four-stop intersection at Prosperity and Ivy avenues when she hit Kromschroeder, who had stopped on his 2003 Honda Road Start motorcycle and then headed north through the intersection.
The accident happened around 7:45 a.m. Mason left the scene after the collision.
The collision caused Kromschroeder’s helmet to fly off and Mason’s front license plate to dislodge. The plate was found on top of the motorcycle.
A witness said it appeared Mason and Kromschroeder arrived at the intersection at the same time. Both waited for the other to go first. Kromschroeder started through and Mason accelerated rapidly at the same time, giving the impression that Mason had become impatient, the witness said.
Another witness who was stopped behind Mason said he wasn’t sure whether Mason had stopped at the sign or had seen the motorcycle. He said Mason stopped her vehicle, got out and checked on Kromschroeder, then quickly drove away.
Mason agreed to have her blood drawn as part of the investigation. On Friday, St. Paul police said there was no information indicating that Mason had possibly been drinking.
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Three flown to Regions following separate weekend 'cycle accidents
Two people from Prescott and a third individual from Minnesota were air-lifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a pair of motorcycle accidents over the weekend.
Jeffrey French, 46, and Jeannie Maurer, 49, both of Prescott, were flown by separate helicopters about 9:30 p.m., Friday, after their northbound motorcyle struck the side of a vehicle which had pulled from the stop sign at CTH E and Hwy. 35 in the town of Oak Grove.
Deputy Jean Spletstoser with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department said in a news release that a vehicle operated by Nathan Warzon, 22, of River Falls, was southbound on CTH E, had made a proper stop but then pulled into the path of the motorcycle as he began his left turn onto Hwy. 35.
Warzon wasn't injured and Spletstoser indicated that alcohol did not appear to have been a factor in the crash.
Deputies were assisted by Prescott fire and ambulance, River Falls paramedics, the State Patrol, North Memorial and Life-Link air ambulance services.
Mark W. Warner, 61, of Belle Plain, Minn., was injured early Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle left CTH A in a curve, about a mile south of Hwy. 10.
Warner was flown directly to Regions with assistance from the Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service and Ellsworth firefighters, according to Deputy Steve Albarado. - See more at: http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/three-flown-regions-following-separate-weekend-cycle-accidents#sthash.Fu8U1vuX.dpuf (http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/three-flown-regions-following-separate-weekend-cycle-accidents#sthash.Fu8U1vuX.dpuf)
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Jogger finds dead motorcyclist near Wirth Lake in Golden Valley
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 23, 2013 - 9:38 AM
A Minneapolis woman died in a motorcycle crash in Golden Valley over the weekend, authorities said.
The body of Cheryl L. Kuntz, 51, and her motorcycle was discovered by a jogger about 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the 3300 block of Glenwood Avenue, just east of Wirth Lake, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office and Golden Valley police.
Kuntz suffered head and abdominal injuries less than a mile from her home, according to the medical examiner’s report.
“It appears she had been there for a number of hours prior to discovery,” said Golden Valley Police Chief Stacy Carlson.
Authorities have yet to say what led to the crash.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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Sun glare blamed in deadly Dane County crash
MADISON — Witnesses tell investigators that glare from the sun may have been a factor in a series of crashes that left one woman dead and four others injured in Dane County.
Sheriff’s officials say 58-year-old Jane Sagen of Madison died when she stepped out of her vehicle after a motorcycle hit it on Highway 30 Saturday. Sagen was struck by another vehicle.
The State Journal says that accident led to a series of other crashes involved eight cars, which left four people injured
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Pepin man hospitalized after MC crash
A Pepin man, who took evasive action on his motorcycle to avoid rear-ending a vehicle ahead of him was hospitalized with unknown injuries following a crash in the town of Oak Grove on Saturday evening.
David Dykema, 51, was found lying in the east ditch of Hwy. 35 when deputies arrived shortly after learning of the accident at 8:06 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21st.
Dykema received care from members of the Prescott Ambulance Service prior to being transported to Regina Medical Center in Hastings, Minn.
Sgt. Pete Koch said in a press release that Dykema was northbound on Hwy. 35 near 1180th Street when a vehicle two ahead of him slowed to make a left turn, prompting the vehicle immediately ahead to slow suddenly. Dykema swerved to the right, lost control in loose gravel and was ejected from the motorcycle, which continued another 130 feet before coming to rest.
The crash remains under investigation.
Prescott Fire also assisted deputies at the scene.
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Motorcycle rider suffers minor injuries after colliding with Duluth police squad
A motorcycle collided with a Duluth police squad car in Lincoln Park on Tuesday.
By: News Tribune staff, Duluth News Tribune
A motorcycle collided with a Duluth police squad car in Lincoln Park on Tuesday.
The biker, who “laid the bike down” in anticipation of impact, suffered minor injuries, police spokesman Jim Hansen said.
Hansen said an officer was leaving the Subway restaurant parking lot at 27th Avenue and Superior Street about 12:30 p.m.
The officer was attempting to make a left turn onto Superior Street to head east and saw a car on his left making a right turn into the Subway lot.
When he continued to attempt the turn, he noticed a motorcycle in the westbound left-hand lane and stopped, Hansen said. The biker anticipated a collision and ditched the motorcycle. It slid into the squad car.
The biker was a 40-year-old male from Esko.
The accident remains under investigation, Hansen said.
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Menomonie man dies in motorcycle accident
MENOMONIE — A 22-year-old Menomonie man died in the city while driving his motorcycle Sunday.
Erik B. Asher was operating a black 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle in the 1400 block of North Broadway Street at about 2:30 p.m. when he collided with a black 1999 Dodge Avenger driven by Logan Coppock of Greenville.
Asher was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and died at the scene.
Menomonie police continue to investigate the incident. Neither alcohol nor speed appear to be factors, they said.
The Menomonie Fire Department, the Wisconsin State Patrol and UW-Stout police assisted with the incident.
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Man killed in St. Anthony motorcycle crash; rider death toll surpasses all of 2012
Article by: PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune
Updated: September 27, 2013 - 8:56 AM
A man died in a motorcycle crash late Thursday in St. Anthony in a year that has now had more riders killed in Minnesota in the first nine months than in all of 2012.
The latest fatality occurred shortly before midnight Thursday, according to police, when a 44-year-old motorcyclist lost control on Kenzie Terrace near Stinson Boulevard. The Twin Cities man’s identity has yet to be released.
The motorcyclist was heading east on Kenzie Terrace and approaching an apartment construction area, where barricades were in place and traffic was reduced to one lane, said police Lt. Jeff Scholl. The rider struck some of the traffic cones, went over the median’s curb and crashed.
Scholl said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and doesn’t appear to have been speeding.
There have now been at least 57 fatalities among motorcycle riders this year in Minnesota, according to the state Department of Public Safety. That’s two more than all of last year and the most since 2008, when there were 72.
The all-time high is 121 rider fatalities in 1980.
Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482
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Onalaska man dies in motorcycle collision
A 27-year-old Onalaska man died of injuries suffered Saturday when his motorcycle crashed into a car in the town of Onalaska.
Two motorcyclists were traveling east on County Z near County ZN about 3:30 p.m. when one became distracted and veered toward the center line, witnesses told La Crosse County sheriff’s deputies.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, then braked heavily, which caused him to skid into the other lane, said sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Wierzbicki. He struck a westbound vehicle driven by an 18-year-old town of Onalaska woman.
Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance transported the motorcyclist to Gundersen Health System, where he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s department.
The car driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene but was not taken to the hospital, Wierzbicki said.
Names weren’t re-leased.
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incident number 13407515.
Incident Number: 13407515 Incident Date/Time: 10/7/2013 9:15:00 PM
MSP District: 2400 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2400 - (651) 779-5900
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 316 @ OTERO AVE Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: NONE RECORDED Road Condition: DRY
County: DAKOTA Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: HEAD ON Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: SERIOUS INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
DAKOTA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: SCHREIBER, JOSHUA A , 23 , OF CORPUS CHRISTI TX , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : NOT DOCUMENTED
Person 2: WOCHNICK, JOHN W , 42 , OF HASTINGS MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : SERIOUS INJURY
Vehicle 1:
1998 MERC SABLE
Vehicle 2:
1980 HONDA MODEL UNKNOWN
IncidentDescription: VEN 2 WAS NB IN NB LANE OF 316. VEH 1 WAS SB, ATTEMPTING TO PASS MORE THAN 1 VEH IN A NO PASSING ZONE AND STRUCK VEH 2 HEAD ON. DRIVER OF VEH 2 WAS THROWN.
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Case Number: 13407515 Seatbelt: UNKNOWN
Incident Date/Time: 10/7/2013 9:15:00 PM Airbag: UNKNOWN
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13407515V2P2 Age: 42
Full Name: WOCHNICK, JOHN W Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13407515V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: REGIONS , N/A
Residence: HASTINGS , MN , US Physical Condition: SERIOUS INJURY
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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5 from Pennsylvania die after motorcycles, SUV collide head-on near the Maryland state line
Article by: Associated Press
Updated: October 20, 2013 - 4:35 PM
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — A local coroner on Sunday identified five Pennsylvania residents as the victims of a horrific crash involving two motorcycles and an SUV near the Maryland state line.
All four people traveling on the motorcycles died, as did Marjorie Smith, 68, of Johnstown, who was a passenger in the SUV, according to Franklin County coroner Jeffrey Conner.
The motorcyclists were Douglas Hoffer Jr., 32, of Quarryville; Colleen Nesbitt, 27, of Gap; and David Russell, 67, and Michelle Russell, 53, both of Mount Joy.
The crash happened Saturday afternoon in the south-central Pennsylvania community of Washington Township, not far from Waynesboro.
According to Conner, the northbound SUV crossed the center line on Fort Ritchie Access Road for unknown reasons and hit the motorcycle driven by Hoffer. The SUV then spun around and was broadsided by the Russells' bike, he said in a statement.
Conner would not comment on the relationships among the victims. Washington Township police released no further information about the accident on Sunday.
Township Supervisor Elaine Gladhill told The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown, Md., that she went to the scene because of the high number of fatalities to support emergency workers. Grief counselors were on hand, she said.
"The scene was horrific," said Gladhill. "It's probably the worst single accident with that many fatalities in the township."
Gladhill did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press on Sunday.
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incident number 13104381.
Incident Number: 13104381 Incident Date/Time: 11/3/2013 2:48:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: NB HWY 52 JSO I90 Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 47 Road Condition: DRY
County: OLMSTED Number of Lanes: 4
Crash Type: OTHER Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
OLMSTED COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
Person 1: MAYMI-WILSON, MARIELSA , 44 , OF ROCHESTER MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2007 HONDA ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: MC WAS TRAVELLING NB HWY 52 WHEN SHE LAID HER BIKE DOWN TO AVOID A COLLISION.
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Case Number: 13104381 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 11/3/2013 2:48:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 13104381V1P1 Age: 44
Full Name: MAYMI-WILSON, MARIELSA Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13104381V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: ST MARYS HOSPITAL , ROCHESTER, MN
Residence: ROCHESTER , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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incident number 13104379.
Incident Number: 13104379 Incident Date/Time: 11/3/2013 1:45:00 PM
MSP District: 2100 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2100 - (507) 285-7406
Number of Individuals: 2
Number of Vehicles: 2
Location: HWY 30 JWO RUSHFORD Road Type: CONCRETE
Milepost: 263 Road Condition: DRY
County: FILLMORE Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: SIDESWIPE Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
FILLMORE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
RUSHFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Person 1: JOHNSON, AMANDA J , 22 , OF RUSHFORD MN , DRIVER OF VEH 2 , Phys. Cond. : NO APPARENT INJURY
Person 2: KERNS, JARED T , 36 , OF ROLLINGSTONE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD-STRT
Vehicle 2:
2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
IncidentDescription: VEH 1 WAS WB ON HWY 30 TURNING LEFT. VEH 2 WAS EB ON HWY 30 WHEN THEY COLLIDED.
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Incident Date/Time: 11/3/2013 1:45:00 PM Airbag: NONE OR NOT DEPLOYED
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: N/A
Person ID: 13104379V1P1 Age: 22
Full Name: JOHNSON, AMANDA J Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 13104379V2 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: HOSPITAL NOT RECORDED , N/A
Residence: RUSHFORD , MN , USA Physical Condition: NO APPARENT INJURY
Sex: FEMALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Charges filed in August motorcycle crash
Driver allegedly left without helping injured motorcyclist
By Dan Nienaber dnienaber@mankatofreepress.com
MANKATO — An August crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle pulling a snowmobile trailer has resulted in criminal charges.
Mankato police responded to a crash at the intersection of Stadium Road and Warren Street at about 7:20 p.m. Aug. 22. They found two motorcycles and an injured man. Witnesses approached one officer and said another vehicle involved in the crash was parked in the University Square mall.
While officers were looking at that vehicle and its large trailer, 50-year-old Daniel Karl Strand of Mapleton walked up and put a key in the driver's side door. He looked at one officer and waved, then looked toward another officer and asked what was happening, according to a criminal complaint filed in Blue Earth County District Court.
When that officer asked Strand about the motorcycle that was hit, Strand said the motorcycle had crashed into his vehicle. He said he was turning into the parking lot to go to a business in the mall when the motorcycle crashed. He said he checked on the driver, but he was standing up and looked fine so he didn't think he had to do anything because the motorcycle crashed into him.
Another motorcyclist who was traveling with the victim said the lights on Strand's trailer weren't working. He said Strand had pulled into the left lane, so he assumed Strand would be turning left. But Strand ended up turning right and into the path of the motorcycles, that rider said. He and the victim are identified only with initials in the criminal complaint.
Other witnesses told officers Strand went directly into the mall parking lot, got out of his vehicle and entered the business without checking on the injured man. An officer also checked the connector that would powered Strand's trailer lights and it wasn't connected to the lights on the vehicle. Once it was connected, the brake and left-turn lights worked, but the right-turn light didn't work, the complaint said.
The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for a cut on his head and scrapes and bruises on his right leg.
Strand is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 14 for a felony charge and a gross misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of a crash.
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Potholes are going to be a big challenge this Spring. Be careful!
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/249682451.html (http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/249682451.html)
Motorcyclist hits pothole on I-394, thrown to his death
Article by: TIM HARLOW and PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune staff writers
Updated: March 12, 2014 - 8:02 AM
Anand Baskaran, 30, of the Long Island community of East Northport, N.Y., hit the pothole along eastbound Interstate 394 near Theodore Wirth Parkway about 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the State Patrol.
Baskaran was wearing a helmet.
While the patrol says Baskaran is from New York, his LinkedIn page and other professional web profiles note employment with Maplewood-based 3M. Also, state records show a couple of minor traffic violations months apart since late 2012 in the Twin Cities area.
I-394 in both directions between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy. 100 was particularly vulnerable this winter to potholes because a thin asphalt overlay was peeling away. Crews have been patching up spots in recent weeks.
Originally built as a concrete freeway, I-394 drew noise complaints from abutting Minneapolis neighborhoods.
The Legislature in the 1990s directed the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to put down an asphalt mixture with a higher friction resistance to reduce tire noise, a state pavement engineer said in January.
The first layer was put down in 1996. When that wore out in 2004, MnDOT replaced it with a material that was stickier and gooier, allowing the agency to put on a thinner layer.
MnDOT said it has been that layer, scheduled to be replaced in 2015, that has been peeling away and creating the gaping craters.
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There seems to be a discrepancy. One report says he was wearing a helmet yet the link says he wasn't??? ???
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Noon news said 2 bikes,triple digits,deceased helmetless(called experienced racer??),other bike didn't stop. Me thinks "Squid"-High speed in the dark!! "THE STREET GIVETH & THE STREET TAKETH AWAY!"
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Motorcyclist going 100 mph hits pothole on I-394, thrown to his death
Article by: TIM HARLOW and PAUL WALSH , Star Tribune staff writers
Updated: March 12, 2014 - 4:06 PM
The driver was heading east on I-394 when the crash occurred.
A motorcyclist with a passion for fast bikes was going at least 100 miles per hour when he struck a pothole or a crack along a winter-worn stretch of a Minneapolis interstate and thrown to his death, authorities said Wednesday.
Anand “Andy” Baskaran, 30, of the Long Island community of East Northport, N.Y., hit the road hazard along eastbound Interstate 394 near Theodore Wirth Parkway about 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the State Patrol.
Witnesses saw that Baskaran was wearing a helmet immediately before the crash, according to the patrol. A trooper who arrived at the crash scene reported that Baskaran’s helmet was not on and that one was recovered nearby.
Baskaran recently moved from Long Island, N.Y., to work at 3M in Maplewood as an information technology analyst, a company official said.
State safety officials say that Baskaran’s death is the second earliest on record in what they consider the motorcycle riding season, when winter nears its end. After a particularly cold and snowy winter, temperatures this week have climbed above freezing with no precipitation.
The temperature in Minneapolis was slightly above freezing and there was no rain or snow falling at the time of Baskaran’s crash.
Three witnesses said Baskaran and another motorcyclist were going at least 100 mph, and possibly as high as 120 mph, said Patrol Lt. Jason Bartell.
“We have one witness statement that the motorcycle hit a crack in the road and started to wobble … It’s really hard to come back from that,” Bartell said at a news briefing. The patrol’s initial report on the incident described it as a pothole.
“It falls back to speed; it falls back to that unsafe, illegal speeding,” Bartell said. “If you’re driving at that speed, no matter what the road conditions are like, it’s going to be tragic.”
Bartell said there have been “no reports of road conditions being unsafe in that area.”
The other motorcyclist “took off from the scene shortly after the crash” and has yet to be located, he said.
“The State Patrol would like to interview this person, but they have very limited information about this driver,” said Department of Public Safety spokesman Doug Neville, adding that the other motorcyclist had on a helmet and was possibly riding a black Honda CBR (2008 to 2010) sport-style motorcycle.
A passionate motorcyclist
The theme of Baskaran’s Facebook page is all about motorcycles, particularly fast ones.
“Finally first day in MN upper 30’s,” he wrote last week, with a photo of a mostly orange racing-style motorcycle. “So I might take this bad boy out for a spin this weekend.”
Danny Hirji, a fellow motorcycle enthusiast who accompanied Baskaran on many rides on a closed oval in New York, said his friend “loved bikes and rode all the time. … He was young and aggressive, but I don’t think he would do anything stupid.”
Star Tribune theater critic Rohan Preston was westbound on I-394 heading home from the Orpheum Theatre with his daughter when he came upon the scene.
“We drove slowly by it, taking in the horror with silence. There was no one near the bike,” said Preston, who described the motorcycle as being a racing-style bike. “That bike lying on its side in the middle of the highway, the police officers walking around the scene, and all the lights flashing into a surreal blur told us all we needed to know.”
Many potholes this winter
I-394 in both directions between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy. 100 was particularly vulnerable this winter to potholes because a thin asphalt overlay was peeling away. Crews have been patching up spots in recent weeks.
As efforts to fill in potholes continue, “people need to slow down and watch for them” Kent Barnard, spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), said Wednesday. “We will have a bumper crop of them this year.”
Two weeks ago, MnDOT was out patching potholes on the westbound lanes of I-394. It was not immediately known about work on the eastbound lanes, a MnDOT spokeswoman said.
Originally built as a concrete freeway, I-394 drew noise complaints from abutting Minneapolis neighborhoods.
The Legislature in the 1990s directed MnDOT to put down an asphalt mixture with a higher friction resistance to reduce tire noise, a state pavement engineer said in January.
The first layer was put down in 1996. When that wore out in 2004, MnDOT replaced it with a material that was stickier and gooier, allowing the agency to put on a thinner layer.
MnDOT said it has been that layer, scheduled to be replaced in 2015, that has been peeling away and creating the gaping craters.
Tuesday’s crash came just as the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety began publicizing its 2014 motorcycle rider safety classes. Offered at 30 Minnesota state colleges and universities from April to October, instructors from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offer training and education to “ride better, ride smarter and ride longer.”
“Riders are taking to the roads because of the warm weather, and safety is critical, especially early in the riding season,” the state Department of Public Safety said in a statement.
Bartell reminded motorists to be alert for motorcycle riders and check their review mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. For motorcyclists, they need “to operate safely and at a safe speed, not distracted, wearing safety equipment to prevent further injuries,” he said. He also urged motorcyclists to be mindful of road hazards at this time of year, such as snow, ice and sand.
Preliminary reports show that 60 people were killed in motorcycle crashes in 2013. There were 55 motorcycle fatalities on Minnesota roads in 2012, according to the Office of Traffic Safety.
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It is sad we have a death already.
High speed, potholes, scattered ice, dried salt and over-driving the headlights in the dark are not a good combination. It was probably his first or second ride of the season, too.
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Doesn't suprise me another person from "that" club kills himself with stupidity.
Any odds on the leader of that club being the motorcyclist who fled the scene?
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I checked out his FB page and it's clear Anand ate, drank and slept motorcycles. It appears one of his bikes is a Repsol replica (not sure the real thing or just a home-made knockoff but it looked like it had a ton of aftermarket.) It's a sad deal when a dude loses his self restraint while the roads are in dangerous condition for bikes. I'm also peeved that his "friend" was so chicken shit to ditch the scene of his friend's tragedy. Pretty sure he will be turned in since no doubt they are in a circle of riders.
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It will be interesting to see if the cause of his helmet coming off is reported. Unstrapped or broken? It was in the 70s that there was a redesign in helmets after 2 GP racers(Franco Uncini was one) had theirs come off in crashes. The lower neck area was extended to help prevent such. Here again this fellow may have survived if his had stayed on. GJ
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I checked out his FB page and it's clear Anand ate, drank and slept motorcycles. It appears one of his bikes is a Repsol replica (not sure the real thing or just a home-made knockoff but it looked like it had a ton of aftermarket.) It's a sad deal when a dude loses his self restraint while the roads are in dangerous condition for bikes. I'm also peeved that his "friend" was so chicken shit to ditch the scene of his friend's tragedy. Pretty sure he will be turned in since no doubt they are in a circle of riders.
It was a real Repsol 1000RR.
I met Andy at first thursdays back in September and ended up hanging out with him almost all night. Real likeable guy who used to race bikes back in New York and came here to MN for work.
We only did a few group rides together but no one ever had any problems with him or his riding. Guess he just made a bad judgement call and unfortunately it cost him his life.
I am very interested to see about this helmet thing too. Some said he wasn't wearing a helmet, others said he was but it broke off, others said people on the scene took it off after he crashed... Sooo much misinformation going around from the news.
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I feel bad for Andy's family, from what I understand they are from another country. I wonder what they would say to the person that left him for others to take care of. Who does something like that? >:(
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I checked out his FB page and it's clear Anand ate, drank and slept motorcycles. It appears one of his bikes is a Repsol replica (not sure the real thing or just a home-made knockoff but it looked like it had a ton of aftermarket.) It's a sad deal when a dude loses his self restraint while the roads are in dangerous condition for bikes. I'm also peeved that his "friend" was so chicken shit to ditch the scene of his friend's tragedy. Pretty sure he will be turned in since no doubt they are in a circle of riders.
It was a real Repsol 1000RR.
I met Andy at first thursdays back in September and ended up hanging out with him almost all night. Real likeable guy who used to race bikes back in New York and came here to MN for work.
We only did a few group rides together but no one ever had any problems with him or his riding. Guess he just made a bad judgement call and unfortunately it cost him his life.
I am very interested to see about this helmet thing too. Some said he wasn't wearing a helmet, others said he was but it broke off, others said people on the scene took it off after he crashed... Sooo much misinformation going around from the news.
who really cares if he was wearing or not? odds are he lost it during the crash. isn't the real story of excessive speed, in bad conditions, from a veteran rider of bikes, that now forces his family to deal with his decisions?
(ninja edit........i retract this statement as i didn't read the comments above clearly. i agree it would be nice to know if helment technology could be improved or safety could be improved in some way to minimize the impact.....sorry.
i too feel for Andy's family. because there are no good answers for them. all answers are futile.
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For an experienced rider to do such leaves many questions. Were the two racing? Were there chemicals involved? Will this season's fatality numbers beat last year's? I generally think of rabid teenagers when this sort of thing happens. I'm sorry to see someone who should know better let a foolish mistake end his life.
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who really cares if he was wearing or not? odds are he lost it during the crash. isn't the real story of excessive speed, in bad conditions, from a veteran rider of bikes, that now forces his family to deal with his decisions?
(ninja edit........i retract this statement as i didn't read the comments above clearly. i agree it would be nice to know if helment technology could be improved or safety could be improved in some way to minimize the impact.....sorry.
i too feel for Andy's family. because there are no good answers for them. all answers are futile.
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Like I said it would be nice to know the whole story not just some line of Crap that the news put out just to be the first to break the news Story on the tv.
Maybe he rode and hit one of the small potholes between the lanes and lost it.
Maybe his helmet was strapped on the back of the bike and broke off.
Maybe a car cut him off and he swerved and hit a pothole under extreme breaking.
All I'm saying is that before people make big accusations and start pointing fingers let's get some real evidence. For all we know they could have been riding in 2nd gear and some old lady thought it "sounded like they must have been going well over 100mph" therefore that's what all the news stories are going with now.
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Jeff is correct, we really don't know what happened. Some of the potholes
are SO BIG AND DEEP a motorcyclist could go into a tankslapper at legal
highway speeds. I never met him but since he is from somewhere else it
could be that he wasn't aware of how bad the road surface can be in MN
this time of year.
RIP
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incident number 14800525.
Incident Number: 14800525 Incident Date/Time: 4/9/2014 7:59:00 PM
MSP District: 2800 Incident Contact: MN STATE PATROL DISTRICT 2800 - (218) 316-3030
Number of Individuals: 1
Number of Vehicles: 1
Location: HWY 47 Road Type: BLACK TOP
Milepost: 88 Road Condition: DRY
County: MILLE LACS Number of Lanes: 2
Crash Type: ANIMAL Divided/Undivided: UNDIVIDED ROADWAY
Incident Classification: PERSONAL INJURY Hazardous Material: NOT PRESENT
Assisting Agencies:
Person 1: GUDIM, LANDON D , 20 , OF ISLE MN , DRIVER OF VEH 1 , Phys. Cond. : INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Vehicle 1:
2001 SUZUKI ROAD-STRT
IncidentDescription: V1 SB ON MNTH 47, V1 APPLIED BRAKES IN ATTEMPT O MISS COLLISION WITH DEER AND D1 LAYED BIKE DOWN ON IT'S LEF SIDE AND SLID FOR APPROIMATEL 132 FEET BEFORE OMING TO REST IN THE SB LANE. D1 SLID APPROXIMATELY 78 FEET BEFORE COMING TO REST, D1 WAS WEARING HELMET, D1 TAKEN TO ONAMIA HOSPITAL AND LATER AIRE LIFTED TO NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.
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Last Updated: 4/9/2014 10:58:40 PM
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Case Number: 14800525 Seatbelt: N/A
Incident Date/Time: 4/9/2014 7:59:00 PM Airbag: N/A
Info Released: NOT RECORDED Helmet: YES
Person ID: 14800525V1P1 Age: 20
Full Name: GUDIM, LANDON D Estimated Age: ACTUAL AGE ABOVE
Associated Vehicle: 14800525V1 Alcohol in System: NO ALCOHOL DETECTED
Role in Crash: DRIVER Hospital: NORTH MEMORIAL , ROBBINSDALE
Residence: ISLE , MN , USA Physical Condition: INJURY - NON LIFE THREATENING
Sex: MALE
Relation to Driver: SELF Fatal Date: N/A - NOT RECORDED
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Poor guy.
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Young,maybe inexperienced. Dusk(bad time to ride),possibly jumped on rear brake. I had 3 close ones w deer last year. Thank you Aprilia & Brembro! ::)
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All very possible. But deer clobber the best of as as well.
Keep avoiding these four legged assassins.
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A few years ago my dad had a "best case" deer hit with his Kawi Versys. He saw 2 deer running his way, was hard on the brakes & the first stopped. He was back on the throttle when the 2nd deer came up on the road. The deer ducked his head between the frame & fork on impact. The bike bounced the rear tire over the neck & shoulder of the deer without going down. Damage to the bike was front fender, radiator, and exhaust. Deer had a broken neck and was dead instantly.
Like I said, this about the best you can hope for if you hit a deer with a bike. Just one more reason I try to harvest a few every year with my bow & gun....
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update on the st paul crash from last year.
http://www.twincities.com/crime/ci_25546077/vadnais-heights-woman-who-fatally-hit-st-paul (http://www.twincities.com/crime/ci_25546077/vadnais-heights-woman-who-fatally-hit-st-paul)
The woman who hit and killed a 92-year-old motorcyclist in St. Paul had marijuana in her system and lacked a valid driver's license and insurance.
Autumn Brenae Mason, 26, of Vadnais Heights had had her driving privileges suspended or revoked 15 times in about half as many years by the time she struck Roy Kromschroeder of St. Paul, a prosecutor told a sentencing judge Friday.
Mason sped from the scene after the Sept. 13 collision.
Ramsey County District Judge Joy Bartscher sentenced Mason on Friday to four years in prison, despite an impassioned plea from Mason's attorney to place her on probation.
The judge said Mason had been smoking marijuana after she had been sentenced for two check forgery felonies in January. At that time, Mason was sentenced to 19 days, the amount of time she already had served while awaiting sentence, and was released from custody.
"As a judge, I just can't ignore that," Bartscher said. "I know that you are sorry ... (but) you've been making bad choices since."
Several of Mason's family mebers, who filled about half the courtroom gallery, left sobbing when the judge pronounced sentence and ordered Mason into immediate custody. At least two relatives, Mason's aunt and a brother, stopped to tell Kromschroeder's relatives how sorry they were for their loss.
In addition to the prison time, Bartscher ordered Mason to pay the victim's family nearly $38,000 for Kromschroeder's medical expenses and to reimburse the Crime Victims Reparations Board for the $4,700 it paid for his funeral.
Mason hit Kromschroeder at Prosperity and Ivy avenues in St. Paul about 7:45 a.m. One of her children was with her in the vehicle, her attorney said.
Both drivers had stopped at a four-way stop sign. Mason was headed west on Ivy, Kromschroeder north on Prosperity.
A witness said Mason "accelerated in a manner that gave her the impression that Mason had become impatient," the criminal complaint said.
After hitting the motorcycle, Mason stopped her 2000 Dodge Durango SUV. She got out, checked on Kromschroeder, then drove off.
"Witnesses said they tried to follow the defendant as she drove away, but she drove away so fast they did not feel it was safe," said Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Lawrence Schultz.
When Maplewood police tracked Mason at her house through her license plate, which fell off on impact at the crash and was found atop the motorcycle, she admitted she had been in an accident.
Mason's mother, the Durango's registered owner, said Mason arrived home panicked and told her about the crash.
Kromschroeder was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where he died that afternoon. His helmet had flown off on impact, and he had suffered a broken skull, broken legs, broken ribs and a brain hemorrhage, Schultz said.
Mason's record includes convictions for theft, aiding and abetting prostitution and driving while intoxicated.
Kromschroeder's daughter, Janis Braaten, told the court he was so healthy and energetic, anyone would assume he was 20 years younger. He walked regularly at Maplewood Mall, rode his motorcycle and had a "very special friend" in a 100-year-old woman, she said.
Kromschroeder had attended former kindergarten teacher Kathryn Wingate's 100th birthday party two weeks before the accident, presenting her with a dozen yellow roses, Braaten said.
He was scheduled to walk at the mall with a friend on the day of the crash. When he didn't show up, the friend called Braaten. She tried his cellphone and an emergency room nurse answered, telling her she to rush to Regions, she said.
Upon arrival, she and other relatives learned Kromschroeder wasn't going to survive.
Family members miss the cards he would send on every birthday and anniversary, Braaten said. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, she said.
"No one, and I mean no one, should die the way he did," Braaten said.
Mason's attorney, Cullin Smith, argued for probation instead of prison. The crash was an accident -- something that comes close to happening to many of us, he said.
"For most of us, we have the moment of relief where we didn't hit that car, (or) child (or) motorcycle," Smith said.
Mason's mother was a local activist, and Mason also had contributed to the community, he said. He added that she is pregnant and would have to give birth in prison if incarcerated.
Mason tearfully expressed remorse in court, turning at one point to Kromschroeder's family.
"I apologize from the bottom of my heart for what you guys are going through," she said.
Kromschroeder's daughter said the apology felt sincere, and the fact that Mason's family reached out afterward "meant a lot to me."
"This is a sad story for everyone, (including) her and her family and her baby and her kids," Braaten said after the hearing.
As for the sentence, Braaten said she believed it was just.
Emily Gurnon can be reached at 651-228-5522. Follow her at twitter.com/emilygurnon.
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I remember the crash, awful story.