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Motorcyclist Killed in White Bear Lake Crash; SUV Driver Arrested on DWI Suspicion

Authorities say the 63-year-old driver was booked on suspicion of DWI and criminal vehicular homicide and prosecutors will decide formal charges in Ramsey County Court.

Overview

  • The crash happened Wednesday evening at the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 96 when a northbound Harley-Davidson struck a southbound Jeep Compass and the motorcycle rider was later pronounced dead.
  • First responders treated the 31-year-old woman at the scene and took her to a hospital where she later died, according to White Bear Lake Police.
  • The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a 63-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of driving while impaired and booked him into Ramsey County Jail for DWI and criminal vehicular homicide.
  • Officials have not released the names of the victim or the arrested driver and say formal criminal charges have not yet been filed while investigators continue to gather evidence.
  • Prosecutors are expected to present charging details in Ramsey County Court next, and the outcome could affect sentencing exposure if formal charges for criminal vehicular homicide are filed.