Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale following police chase

Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale during police pursuit

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ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — A motorcyclist is dead following a brief police pursuit early Friday morning west of Minneapolis.

Crystal police say officers spotted the man speeding on 42nd and Winnetka avenues at about 12:26 a.m. on the Crystal-New Hope border.

Officers gave chase but lost sight of the motorcycle about two minutes later and called off the pursuit.

About two minutes later, police were notified of a motorcycle crash at 42nd West Broadway avenues in neighboring Robbinsdale. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.

Stephen Swanson

Stephen Swanson is a web producer at CBS Minnesota. A 20-year station veteran, Stephen was a floor director for a decade before moving to the newsroom, where he focuses on general assignment reporting.

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