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Heidi Gongoll, 41, and Patrick Gongoll, 41, killed in motorcycle crash on County Road 11 in Dahlgren Township, Minnesota

Modified Date: 
Fri, 07/03/2015 - 6:51am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

2 Motorcyclists Killed in Carver County Crash

Two motorcyclists were killed after they were thrown from a motorcycle in Carver County, the Carver County Sheriff's Office said. Wednesday on County Road 11 near County Road 140 in Dahlgren Township. The crash is still under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol and Carver County Sheriff'€™s Office. The Carver County Sheriff'€™s Office says neither of the victims was wearing a helmet. Witnesses say the motorcycle was heading south on County Road 11 when the driver lost control and hit a field approach.

Authorities: Wife, husband killed in motorcycle crash

The sheriff's office says 40-year-olds Heidi and Patrick Gongoll, both of Norwood Young America, were killed in the crash. The office says Heidi Gongoll died at the scene, and her husband Patrick died at an area hospital. The Carver County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. According to the sheriff's office, the motorcycle left the roadway and both riders were thrown from it.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Heidi Gongoll
Patrick Gongoll
Roadway: 
County Road 11
City: 
Township of Dahlgren, MN
County: 
Carver County, MN
Area: 
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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