Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale following police chase

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.