Minn. Report Details 2011 Collision

A recently unsealed report says a collision in North Mankato last year that killed two motorcyclists was caused by a teenager who veered into oncoming traffic after falling asleep behind the wheel.

 

 

 

 

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - A recently unsealed report says a collision in North Mankato last year that killed two motorcyclists was caused by a teenager who veered into oncoming traffic after falling asleep behind the wheel.

The crash happened in July of last year.

The reports were sealed while the 17-year-old driver went through the court process.

The teen pleaded guilty in juvenile court to a misdemeanor following the crash.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol reports, the teen told investigators he was driving on about five hours' sleep.

He says he dozed off for a few seconds and his pickup truck had crossed the center line.

The motorcyclists, from Oregon and New Mexico, probably had no time to react before the collision.

 

AP

   

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