26-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Wabasha County Crash

Elgin, MN (KROC-AM News)- A man from the Twin Cities lost his life in a motorcycle crash in southeastern Minnesota over the weekend.

That’s according to the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office.

A news release issued on Monday says the deadly crash occurred shortly after 2:00 Saturday afternoon. The motorcyclist was the only person involved.

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26-Year-Old St. Paul Park Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Wabasha County

The motorcycle crashed in the area of South Wabasha County Rd. 11 and County Rd. 6 near Elgin.

Authorities identified the motorcycle operator as 26-year-old Erick Guadalupe Garcia Sanchez of St. Paul Park. The news release indicates he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Elgin Ambulance and Elgin First Responders also responded to the motorcycle fatality.

The Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office says the deadly crash is under investigation.

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