A fatal crash occurred Monday evening in Sherburne County, when an 18-year-old motorcyclist rear-ended a pickup truck while allegedly fleeing from law enforcement.
The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the victim as Deke Sibley, a senior at Monticello High School, who was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash around 11:15 p.m. on Highway 10 in Becker Township.
According to authorities, the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office had initiated a traffic stop on Sibley’s motorcycle for a violation. Sibley, who was riding a Suzuki GSX1300 Sport, reportedly attempted to flee from the officers when he collided with an eastbound Chevy Silverado.
The driver of the Silverado, a 75-year-old man from Minneapolis, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was treated at the scene.
This tragic incident remains under investigation as authorities work to understand the events leading up to the collision.