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64-year-old Bismarck man dies in motorcycle crash east of city Friday night
Updated Oct 27, 4:07 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- A 64-year-old Bismarck man driving a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle died at the scene of a crash on Friday, October 23 at approximately 6:29 p.m. near 119th Street Northeast. [KX News]
- The driver failed to negotiate a curve; the motorcycle left the roadway, re-entered it, overturned, and slid into a ditch. [KX News]
- The passenger was transported to CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck for treatment. [KX News]
- The North Dakota State Patrol is investigating the crash. [Bismarck Tribune] [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What specific factors caused the driver to fail to negotiate the curve?
- What are the names of the driver and passenger?
- What is the current condition and recovery status of the injured passenger?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reported the initial Highway Patrol statement of the fatal crash. Read it → · Paywall
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV confirmed the passenger's non-life-threatening injuries and location south of Highway 10. Read it → · Ads
- KX News: KX News provided the most detailed official account including specific time, exact street location, vehicle identification, and sequence of how the crash occurred. Read it → · Ads
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