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Motorcycle brake failure sends 2 juveniles to hospital in northern Minnesota
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and investigated the incident. A motorcycle crash involving two juveniles resulted in hospitalization for both.
A motorcycle crash involving two juveniles resulted in hospitalization for both. The incident occurred when the motorcycle's brakes failed, causing a collision with a passing pickup truck. The juveniles were traveling down a driveway at the time of the crash. One juvenile suffered a broken leg, while the other had minor injuries.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and investigated the incident. Authorities noted that thick foliage blocked the driveway, preventing the pickup driver from stopping in time.
Further details about the crash are available from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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