Motorcyclist Killed Monday In Wright County Crash: Sheriff

St. Michael MN

11 May, 2022

12:14 PM

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WRIGHT COUNTY, MN — A Kimball man was killed Monday after he was hit by a car while driving his motorcycle north of Buffalo, according to officials. William Schwandt, 39, died after a crash around 4:10 p.m. Monday at the intersection of county roads 12 and 37 in Maple Lake Township, the Wright County Sheriff's Office said. Avian Flu Found In Wright County Wild Bird, 70 Flocks Across MN A 16-year-old from Monticello stopped at a stop sign on northbound County Road 12 before turning left into the path of a motorcycle going east on County Road 37, the sheriff's office said. Schwandt's motorcycle crashed into the driver's side of the car driven by the teen, who the sheriff's office did not identify. Schwandt was pronounced dead at Buffalo Hospital, officials said. REGIONAL NEWS: Buffalo Hospital Earns 'A' Grade In 2022 Hospital Safety RankingWright Co. Alters Districts, Moves St. Michael, Albertville PrecinctsTrump 2020 Flag Can Fly High In Wright County: Appeals CourtAverage Rent Up 16% In Wright County Since Pandemic Started: Report