65-year-old Man from Elizabeth Killed in Motorcycle and Semi-Truck Collision
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 24, 2023
One fatality
Authorities have reported a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a semi-truck that occurred on Wednesday evening in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident took place around 5:38 p.m. on Highway 59 near Fergus Falls.
The collision involved a northbound semi-truck driven by a 43-year-old man from Fergus Falls and a motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction. Tragically, the driver of the motorcycle, identified as a 65-year-old man from Elizabeth, lost his life as a result of the crash.
Further details regarding this incident are expected to be released by the state patrol on Friday.
Our thoughts go out to all those affected by this tragic accident.
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Tags: Fatality, Motorcycle, Accident, Minnesota, Road Safety, Motorcycle Crash, Fatal Crash, Otter Tail County, Fergus Falls
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 65-year-old man from Elizabeth
- Vehicles:
- motorcycle, semi-truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Minnesota
- City:
- Fergus Falls
- Location:
- Highway 59 near Fergus Falls
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-19
- Time of Incident:
- 5:38 p.m.
Highway 59 near Fergus Falls
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