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64-year-old man dies in motorcycle crash near 119th Street Northeast
Updated Oct 25, 2:37 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- A 64-year-old Bismarck man died when his 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle failed to negotiate a turn on Friday night. [Bismarck Tribune] [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
- A 29-year-old woman was a passenger on the motorcycle and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
- The crash occurred Friday, October 23 at approximately 6:29 p.m. near 119th Street Northeast. [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 turn?
- Was the driver wearing proper safety equipment?
- What was the vehicle's speed at impact?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reported the basic facts from official sources about a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. Read it → · Paywall
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV detailed the crash mechanics, noting the driver failed to turn and crashed into a ditch, and reported the passenger's non-life-threatening injuries. Read it → · Ads
- KX News: KX News provided the most specific details including exact time, the 2009 Harley Davidson model, and precise location on 119th Street Northeast. Read it → · Ads
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