Lewiston, MN (KROC-AM News)— A motorcycle operator was hospitalized following a crash on Interstate 90 in Winona County on Thursday morning.
The crash occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. at the interchange with South Hwy. 43, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Identified as 44-year-old Joshua Thomas Hopper, the rider was heading west when he lost control. Emergency medical responders transported him to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities report Hopper was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was not under the influence of alcohol.
The Lewiston Police Department, Lewiston Fire Department, Lewiston Medical, and the Winona County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident. No further details on the investigation or lane closures were immediately available.