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Two Twin Cities Motorcyclists Die After Head-On Crash in Western Wisconsin

Deputies say the cause remains under investigation.

Overview

  • The riders, who collided on State Road 35 near 1050th Street in Oak Grove Township Wednesday evening, were traveling in opposite directions.
  • The Pierce County Sheriff's Office identified them as Tamitha Thein, 47, of Maplewood, and Evan Jorgenson, 26, of Cottage Grove.
  • First responders reached the scene around 6:13 p.m., then took both to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul.
  • Thein died the day of the crash and Jorgenson died Thursday after being hospitalized.
  • Officials have not described contributing factors or announced any charges as the inquiry continues.