UPDATE: Grand Forks Motorcycle Fatality Crash - Driver Identified

 

The deceased driver of the motorcycle is identified as 39 year old Renee Lillehaugen of Grand Forks.

The crash remains under investigation; anyone witnessing the incident is encouraged to contact the police department at 701-787-8000.

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The Grand Forks Police responded to a motorcycle crash in the 1100 block of Demers Ave. Three motorcycles were traveling east bound on Demers Ave. , the victim was riding last in the group. The victim, identified as a 39 year old female from Grand Forks was riding a yellow 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The rider lost control of the motorcycle; it struck the curb then struck the traffic control pole.

First aid was administrated on scene by the Grand Forks Fire Department and the Altru paramedics. The victim of the crash passed away at Altru Hospital.

The Grand Forks Police were assisted by members of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) the Grand Forks Police CART members, University of North Dakota Police, Grand Forks Fire Department and Altru paramedics.