Barnes County, ND – A motorcycle crash along Interstate 94 in Barnes County claimed the life of a Minnesota man and left a passenger injured Wednesday evening.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 5:55 p.m. near mile marker 298 when a 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle left the roadway while traveling westbound. Authorities said the driver, a 66-year-old man from Paynesville, Minnesota, was not wearing a helmet and suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
The passenger, identified as a 39-year-old woman also from Paynesville, was also not wearing a helmet. She suffered injuries and was transported for medical treatment, officials said. Her condition was not immediately available.
Responding agencies included the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, Valley City Police Department, Barnes County Ambulance, Barnes County Fire, and Sanford AirMed.
Authorities reported road and weather conditions were good at the time of the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
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