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Bismarck man, 64, dies in motorcycle crash on 119th Street Northeast
Updated Oct 26, 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 died Friday evening in a motorcycle crash near 119th Street Northeast after the driver failed to negotiate a curve. [KX News]
- The crash occurred at approximately 6:29 p.m. on October 23 when the 2009 Harley Davidson left the roadway, re-entered it, overturned, and slid into a ditch. [KX News]
- The motorcycle carried the 64-year-old driver and a 29-year-old passenger. [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?
- What were the weather and road conditions at the time of the crash?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reported the death as a motorcycle crash east of Bismarck on Friday night. Read it → · Paywall
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV described the crash mechanics, noting the driver failed to make a turn before crashing into a ditch, and reported the passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Read it → · Ads
- KX News: KX News provided the most comprehensive details including the exact time (6:29 p.m.), date (October 23), vehicle type (2009 Harley Davidson), specific location (119th Street Northeast), and hospital destination (CHI St. Alexius). Read it → · Ads
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