Texas man killed in head-on motorcycle crash
CROSSLAKE — A 67-year-old Texas man was killed Friday when the motorcycle he was driving collided head on with a motor vehicle on Crow Wing County Road 36, in Fairfield Township near Crosslake, reported the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office.
Bernie Nieters was pronounce dead at the scene of the crash.
It was determined that Nieters was traveling west on County Road 36, when the motorcycle failed to navigate a curve in the roadway and entered into the oncoming traffic lane. The motorcycle collided head on with an east-bound motor vehicle.
It was reported that alcohol did not appear to be a factor in this crash.
The crash was investigated by the sheriff’s office and the Minnesota State Patrol. Crosslake Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, First Responders, Crosby Ambulance Service and the Crosslake Fire Department assisted the sheriff’s office at the crash that was reported at 4:54 p.m.
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Add commentAnother sad example ...
... of why older folks (like me) should not be assumed to have the skills and coordination to drive something many have never done. Too many older bikers are riding only because they now can afford their rides, yet don't possess the basic skills to do so. Riding a m/c is not like driving your Buick.
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So sad this happened and I don't think age was the predominant factor. Cty. Rd. 36 is a very narrow winding road with some very sharp curves and if you are not familiar with it,those curves sneak up on you even when you are doing the posted speed limit. I live in Crosslake and try to avoid that road whenever possible. I am surprised there aren't more accidents on that stretch. My prayers go out to the family of the victim and to the driver of the other vehicle.