Otter Tail Co. Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
PERHAM, OTTER TAIL COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man died after a motorcycle and pickup collided west of Perham on Sunday afternoon.
According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at approximately 2:45 p.m. on September 29. Officials say 65-year-old Robert Lee Stelzer of Detroit Lakes was westbound on a Kawasaki motorcycle when he failed to stop at a stop sign. His motorcycle was then struck by a pickup truck.
Stelzer sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup was not injured in the crash.
Authorities have not released additional details on the crash. No charges have been announced against the driver of the pickup. The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the incident.
Motorcycle fatalities remain a safety concern across Minnesota. For more information on motorcycle safety and training, visit the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
