Duane Gordon Bixler, 52, and Joni Sue Miranda, 48, killed in T-bone collision between motorcycle and van at East River Road and 79th Way Northeast in Fridley, Minnesota
2 dead in Fridley motorcycle crash
Two people are dead and two others were injured after a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle in Fridley Monday afternoon.
Authorities say the crash happened around 3:10 p.m. on East River Road and 79th Way Northeast.
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The crash happened on Monday in Fridley, making this the second earliest motorcycle fatality on record in the state.
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The preliminary investigation shows that the motorcycle was heading north on East River Road and was approaching the intersection of 79th Way Northeast. Police said they believe the motorcycle ran a red light at East River Road and hit a minivan that was turning south onto East River Road.
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