Motorcyclist dies after crashing in northwest North Dakota

RAY, N.D. — A 76-year-old man from Williston died in a motorcycle crash near here the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 17.

The motorcyclist, whose name was not released Saturday, was driving northbound on 115th Avenue North near Ray when around 12:28 p.m. he failed to negotiate a curve near 66th Street, hit the ditch and rolled, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

The man, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, was thrown from his motorcycle. He was taken to Tioga Medical Center, where he died.

The Highway Patrol, which is investigating the crash, said driving conditions were good at the time.

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