Motorcyclist dies in Duluth crash
Duluth Police say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash in the Fond du Lac neighborhood.
The crash happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 23 at 121st Avenue West. Witnesses told officers that a motorcycle crashed into the back of another vehicle that was stopped for a school bus.
The motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in the crash. Police say the person was not wearing a helmet.
The name of the person who died has not yet been released because family members are still being notified.
Police said the scene remained active as of 4:30 p.m. and urged people to avoid the area.
DPD is investigating a fatal accident on Highway 23 and 121st Ave W that involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. You are urged to avoid that area to give our officers room to work.
— Duluth MN Police (@DuluthMNPolice) September 16, 2021
This is still an active and ongoing scene. We will provide more information as it becomes available.