A motorcycle accident on Saturday night has claimed the life of a Wells man.
According to the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:55pm, a 911 call was received regarding a motorcycle crash at 600th Avenue and 195th Street in rural Wells.
Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that a 2008 Kawasaki ZX 1400 Sport ridden by 46 year old Alan Richard Knutson of Wells was traveling northbound on 600th Avenue and failed to turn for the eastbound curve, continued northbound off the roadway, entered the ditch and was thrown from the motorcycle.
Knutson was not wearing a helmet and was declared deceased at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol.
The Wells Police Department, Wells Fire Department, Wells Community Ambulance and Minnesota State Patrol assisted at the scene.
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