Six City Motorcycle Crashes
Motorcyclists Suffer Critical Injuries in Separate Crashes Across Six Different Cities
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In Fargo, the car’s driver was not injured, while the intersection of Main Avenue and University Drive was closed for nearly three hours during the investigation.
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In Spanish Fork, the highway was partially reopened at about 6:30 p.m., according to Utah Highway Patrol trooper Davies Sanchez.
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Bridgeport police closed the area around Newfield Avenue and Beardsley Street to traffic; unconfirmed radio reports said the rider may have suffered a compound leg fracture.
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In Pittsburgh, the vehicle’s driver remained at the scene and was expected to be cited; a Channel 11 photographer reported that an SUV was towed and the motorcycle was left beside the roadway.
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The Vaughan crash occurred around 7:15 p.m. on the eastbound Highway 407 off-ramp to Highway 400, which police said would remain closed for several hours during the investigation.
Motorcyclists were critically or seriously injured in separate crashes across six cities over the weekend. WDAY Radio reported that a 36-year-old rider in Fargo was ejected from his motorcycle after colliding with a westbound car near downtown early Sunday. In Spanish Fork, Utah, a motorcyclist was airlifted with life-threatening injuries after striking an SUV on Interstate 15, with Utah Highway Patrol confirming the highway was partially reopened by 6:30 p.m.
Additional serious crashes were reported in Bridgeport, Pittsburgh, Vaughan, and Anderson, where motorcyclists collided with vehicles or roadway obstacles. Authorities in multiple cities closed intersections and highway sections for several hours to investigate the incidents, which remain under review. The causes vary — from possible red-light violations to illegal vehicle maneuvers.
Fargo Rider Ejected at Downtown Intersection
A 36-year-old Horace, North Dakota motorcyclist collided with a westbound car near downtown Fargo early Sunday at approximately 4:14 a.m. WDAY Radio reported the rider was ejected from his motorcycle. The Flag AM 1100 stated the crash occurred at the intersection of Main Avenue and University Drive. Investigators are reviewing traffic-camera footage to determine which vehicle had the green light and whether speed contributed to the collision.
The car's driver was not injured. The intersection remained closed for nearly three hours during the investigation. The motorcyclist is facing criminal charges for allegedly running a red light.
Spanish Fork Crash Closes I-15 During Evening Rush
A motorcyclist collided with an SUV on southbound Interstate 15 near Spanish Fork, Utah, and was airlifted with life-threatening injuries. The highway was partially closed as emergency responders transported the rider to a trauma center. Utah Highway Patrol trooper Davies Sanchez confirmed the highway was partially reopened at approximately 6:30 p.m. Speed remains under investigation as a possible contributing factor.
Four Additional Crashes in Bridgeport, Pittsburgh, Vaughan, and Anderson
In Bridgeport, a motorcyclist struck an iron fence, and police closed the area around Newfield Avenue and Beardsley Street. Unconfirmed radio reports suggested the rider may have suffered a compound leg fracture. In Pittsburgh, a motorcycle was allegedly hit by a vehicle making an illegal U-turn. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and was expected to be cited.
In Vaughan, Ontario, a motorcycle crashed on the eastbound Highway 407 off-ramp to Highway 400 around 7:15 p.m., with the cause remaining unknown. Police kept the ramp closed for several hours during their investigation. In Anderson, a woman remained in critical but stable condition after a car turning onto another street struck her motorcycle. Authorities continued investigating the cause.
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