Motorcyclist Dies After Fleeing Law Enforcement in Otter Tail County

FERGUS FALLS (KDLM) – A 34-year old Hazen, ND man has died in a motorcycle crash in Otter Tail County. The body of the biker was discovered shortly after 8:00 a.m., Friday along County Road 88.

According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department deputies attempted to stop a speeding motorcyclist on I-94 near Highway 59 around 8:30 Thursday night. The driver fled on County 88 towards Fergus Falls (MN). The deputies lost sight of the bike and terminated the pursuit.

The crash remains under investigation. The name of the victim has not been released.