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Bismarck man, 64, dies in motorcycle crash
Updated Oct 27, 2:08 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- A 64-year-old Bismarck man died on Friday, October 23 at approximately 6:29 p.m. in a motorcycle crash on 119th Street Northeast in Bismarck. [KX News]
- The motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, re-entered it, overturned, and slid into a ditch. [KX News]
- The driver died at the scene. [Bismarck Tribune] [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 weather or road conditions contributing factors?
- What is the expected timeline for the State Patrol investigation?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Reports the basic fact of the fatal crash east of Bismarck with minimal detail, citing North Dakota Highway Patrol. Read it → · Paywall
- KFYR-TV: Adds information about the passenger and her injuries, noting the driver failed to make a turn. Read it → · Ads
- KX News: Provides the most specific account including exact date and time, precise location on 119th Street Northeast, vehicle model, and the sequence of events during the crash. Read it → · Ads
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