Benton County Crash Claims Life of Motorcyclist
LANGOLA TOWNSHIP, MN — A motorcycle crash claimed the life of one individual on Monday afternoon around 4:15 p.m.
According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred at the intersection of Fifth Avenue Northwest and 160th Street Northwest. A Ram 2500 truck traveling south on Fifth Avenue attempted a left turn onto 160th Street when it collided with a northbound 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The motorcyclist, identified as 51-year-old Russell Hohmann, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck was uninjured. Authorities reported that the truck driver did not see Hohmann approaching due to the upward slope of the roadway.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the incident. Authorities stated that alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
Further details will be released as the investigation continues.