{"id":56708,"date":"2026-09-27T08:26:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T13:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=56708"},"modified":"2026-09-27T08:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T13:26:44","slug":"fargo-motorcycle-crash-claims-horace-riding-club-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fargo-motorcycle-crash-claims-horace-riding-club-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Fargo Motorcycle Crash Claims Horace Riding Club President"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fargo (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Horace man has died from injuries suffered in a Fargo motorcycle crash.<\/p>\n

Steven Smiley, 36, died Wednesday after being injured in the crash on Sunday, Sept. 20.<\/p>\n

The motorcycle crash happened near University Drive and Main Avenue in Fargo.<\/p>\n

Smiley was from Horace, North Dakota, and was well known in the regional riding community.<\/p>\n

Smiley Led Riding Club<\/h2>\n

Smiley served as president of the Oil Field Ironman Brotherhood Riding Club.<\/p>\n

His death follows several days of treatment for injuries suffered in the Fargo crash.<\/p>\n

Information provided about the incident did not give additional details about how the crash happened.<\/p>\n

No information was provided about whether another vehicle was involved.<\/p>\n

Authorities also did not provide additional details about Smiley’s medical treatment before his death.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred at a busy Fargo intersection near University Drive and Main Avenue.<\/p>\n

Drivers traveling through the area are encouraged to remain alert and watch for motorcycles.<\/p>\n

Community Mourns Horace Rider<\/h2>\n

Smiley’s death is expected to be felt across the riding community in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

He was only 36 years old and held a leadership role within his motorcycle organization.<\/p>\n

The Oil Field Ironman Brotherhood Riding Club brings together motorcycle riders with ties to the region.<\/p>\n

Smiley’s role as president placed him at the center of the group’s activities and community.<\/p>\n

Information about Fargo streets and city services is available through the City of Fargo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

North Dakota traffic safety information is available from the North Dakota Department of Transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Crash Remains Under Review<\/h2>\n

Further information about the Sept. 20 crash may be released as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n

Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the collision.<\/p>\n

Smiley’s death marks a tragic end to injuries suffered several days earlier in Fargo.<\/p>\n

Additional information about memorial services or arrangements was not included in the initial report.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n

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