Amber Krause Volesky, 40, and Corey Volesky, 45, killed in motorcycle collision with hit-and-run driver Roberto Corona Eguiza, 41, at Highway 11 and County Road 3 near Hankinson, North Dakota
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The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 11 p.m. Saturday.
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Authorities say the motorcycle had slowed down to turn onto County Road 3 when the pickup hit it from behind.
The 45-year-old motorcyclist and his passenger, a 40-year-old woman, were thrown from the motorcycle.
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The driver of the pickup, 41-year-old Roberto Corona Eguiza of Veblen, S.D. allegedly fled the scene on foot, Eguiza was arrested later.
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