HASTINGS — One person died in a motorcycle and SUV crash on Saturday afternoon at approximately 12:20 p.m. in Hastings.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 66-year-old Gregory Walker of Hastings was riding his motorcycle north on Highway 61 near the 12th Street West intersection. An SUV driven by 18-year-old Elizabeth Ayala of Cottage Grove was traveling west on 12th Street and crossed into the intersection, resulting in the collision.
Walker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene; Ayala reported no injuries. Emergency crews responded promptly, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Authorities noted that several lanes were briefly closed while the scene was cleared.