Motorcycle Involved in Fatal Crash During MN Traffic Stop Attempt

Becker, MN (KROC-AM News)- There was a fatal crash during an attempted traffic stop involving a motorcycle on a central Minnesota highway Monday night.

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That’s according to the State Patrol which has released a preliminary crash report about the deadly incident.

It happened shortly after 11:15 p.m. A pick-up truck was also involved in the fatality.

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At Least One Killed in Pick-up Truck-Motorcycle Collision During Attempted Traffic Stop on Central Minnesota Highway

The state crash report says a Sherburne County Sheriff’s Deputy was attempting to stop a motorcyclist for a traffic violation along Hwy. 10 southeast of Becker.

The motorcycle then crashed into a pick-up that was traveling east on the four-lane divided highway at the intersection with 165th Ave, according to the State Patrol.

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Information regarding the motorcyclist has not been yet released. The report does not say if one or both of the men involved in the fatal incident lost their lives.

The State Patrol says a 75-year-old man from Minneapolis was driving the pick-up. His name and an update on his condition are not available.

Authorities plan to release more information regarding the deadly crash by Thursday morning. The State Patrol says the fatal collision is under investigation.