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64-year-old Bismarck man dies in motorcycle crash near 119th Street
Updated Oct 25, 8:37 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- A 64-year-old Bismarck man was driving a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Friday, October 23, at approximately 6:29 p.m. near 119th Street Northeast. [KX News]
- A 29-year-old woman was a passenger on the motorcycle. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
- The driver failed to make a turn and crashed into a ditch. [KFYR-TV]
- The passenger was taken to a Bismarck hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. [KFYR-TV]
- The North Dakota State Patrol is investigating the crash. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the victim's name?
- What caused the driver to fail to negotiate the turn?
- What was the passenger's name and current condition?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reported the fatality with minimal detail, citing the Highway Patrol statement issued Saturday. Read it → · Paywall
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV provided details on the mechanism of the crash and reported the passenger's non-life-threatening injuries and hospital transport. Read it → · Ads
- KX News: KX News provided the most specific details: exact time (6:29 p.m.), vehicle (2009 Harley Davidson), and street location (119th Street Northeast). Read it → · Ads
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