Cooperstown, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of 63-year-old Ricky Howatt from Cooperstown, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that Howatt was traveling northbound on Highway 1 on July 20th when he lost control of his 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle near Pekin. The accident occurred just after 4 PM under dry road conditions. Howatt, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries a week later at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. The incident underscores the critical importance of wearing helmets for motorcycle safety.