SOUTH HEART, N.D. — A 69-year-old man from Yankton, South Dakota, died Friday, Oct. 9, after his motorcycle veered off the road and struck a fence.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:22 p.m. Mountain Time in the 12400 block of Old Highway 10, west of South Heart. The rider was traveling westbound on a 2007 Honda motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve, leading to the crash.
Authorities confirmed that the man was not wearing a helmet and sustained fatal injuries. His identity has not been released pending notification of family members.
Conditions were dry with clear weather at the time of the incident. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Stark County Sheriff’s Office, and Billings County Emergency Medical Service responded to the scene.
The crash is under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.