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Kurt Ophus, 54, dies in motorcycle crash on private land near County Highway 134 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Modified Date: 
Mon, 06/29/2015 - 5:24pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, June 19, 2015

Man Dead after Otter Tail Motorcycle Crash

A Minneapolis man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into a tree Friday night, police said. Kurt Ophus, 54, was riding his motorcycle Friday on private land near County Highway 134 in Otter Tail County when he lost control and hit a tree around 8:30 p.m. Ophus was transported to Tri-County Hospital and pronounced dead at 10:18 p.m. The Otter Tail County Sheriff'€™s Office is investigating the incident.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Kurt Ophus
Roadway: 
County Highway 134
County: 
Otter Tail County, MN
Area: 
Fargo-Valley City, ND

Comments

Submitted by Bob on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 5:08pm
Kurt was not on Highway 134 when he was killed. He was on private land, riding trails. Why do you post inaccurate information? And why do you post this kind of info anyway? Get a life.

Submitted by Ingrid on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 5:24pm
Hi Bob, Thanks for your comments. Accident Data Center posts information on accidents because we think that every accident is tragic, and every person involved in one has loved ones and friends who are looking for information. We also post information on fundraising campaigns, memorial events, court cases, and other data that is related to accidents and their aftermath. It is often the case that the initial media reports regarding accidents are lacking in concise information, and I will update this accident report to reflect that Kurt was on private land. Thank you again, Ingrid Taylor, Accident Data Center

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