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UPDATE: Name Released In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
EDEN VALLEY -- Authorities have released the name of the motorcyclist killed in a crash in Meeker County.
The man has been identified as 57-year-old Leslie Lemke of Watertown, South Dakota.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a Lemke was heading south on Highway 22 when he went off the road, hit an approach, and were thrown from his bike.
The incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 22 near 340th Street in St. Harvey Township.
He was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital where he died from his injuries.
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