Three Killed in North Branch Collision Between SUV and Motorcycle

Authorities have identified the victims and local groups have issued tributes while police continue an investigation without releasing cause or fault.

Overview

North Branch police say an SUV and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Lincoln Trail and Hillshire Avenue on June 6, killing three people.
Officials identified the dead as Pamela Dunn, 74, of Shell Lake, Wisconsin, and Shelby Walker and Samantha Troff, both 33 of Harris, Minnesota.
Local organizations and online obituaries described the victims’ lives and work, noting Dunn was a business owner and grandmother and that Walker worked as a machinist.
The Wildlife Science Center identified Troff as a former employee and remembered her passion for wildlife, saying she and Walker were life partners riding the motorcycle.
Police have not released information about the crash’s cause, fault, or any charges, and further details are expected as investigators complete their work.