Motorcyclist Killed After Separating From Bike in Cottage Grove Collision

Overview

• A motorcyclist died after separating from his Aprilia RSV4 and making contact with a southbound Honda Passport in Cottage Grove, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
• The crash occurred at the exit from Highway 61 to northbound Highway 95 and left the driver of the Honda, a 62-year-old Woodbury man, uninjured.
• Highway 95 between 110th Street South and Highway 61 was closed in both directions for several hours while crews processed the scene.
• State Patrol identified the rider as a 28-year-old man from Hastings but has not released a name pending family notification.
• The incident remains under active investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol and officials say they will provide further information the following day.