PAYNESVILLE — A motorcyclist was injured Tuesday night on Minnesota Highway 23 in Paynesville Township, authorities reported.
Ethan John Wunsch, 24, of Paynesville, was riding a 2013 Yamaha eastbound when he lost control near mile marker 174, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Wunsch was wearing a helmet, and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor.
He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at CentraCare – Paynesville Hospital. The incident occurred at approximately 8:08 p.m., with dry road conditions reported at the time.
Emergency response included local police and fire departments, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, and CentraCare Ambulance. No additional vehicles were involved in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.