Watford City man dead following motorcycle crash in McKenzie County

WATFORD CITY, N.D. — A 55-year-old Watford City man died in a motorcycle crash early Sunday, Aug. 3, in McKenzie County.

The man was driving a 1998 Honda VF2 motorcycle west on state Highway 23, about 20 miles west of New Town, when he lost control of the bike, according to a North Dakota Highway Patrol report.

He was thrown from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Highway Patrol.

The man was wearing a helmet.

Law enforcement said the man’s name will be released after family have been notified. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

Other agencies who responded to the crash were the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, Three Affiliated Tribes Police, Keene Rural Fire Department and McKenzie County Ambulance.

New Town is roughly 50 miles northeast of Watford City.

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