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64-year-old man dies in motorcycle crash in Bismarck
Updated Oct 27, 12:37 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- A 64-year-old Bismarck man died in a motorcycle crash on Friday. [Bismarck Tribune] [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
- According to the North Dakota State Patrol, the crash occurred Friday, October 23 at approximately 6:29 p.m. near 119th Street Northeast in Bismarck. [KX News]
- The driver died at the scene. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
- The passenger sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck. [KX News]
- The North Dakota State Patrol is investigating the crash. [Bismarck Tribune] [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What caused the driver to fail to negotiate the curve?
- Were safety helmets worn by the driver and passenger?
- Will any citations or charges be issued?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: The Bismarck Tribune reported a 64-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash east of Bismarck Friday night. Read it → · Paywall
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV added that a 29-year-old woman passenger was injured and identified that the driver failed to make a turn, crashing into a ditch. Read it → · Ads
- KX News: KX News provided the most detailed account including the specific location (119th Street Northeast), time (6:29 p.m.), vehicle type (2009 Harley Davidson), direction of travel, detailed sequence of events, and hospital destination. Read it → · Ads
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