A 25-year-old motorcyclist died and a driver of an SUV and his passenger were injured Tuesday in a collision at an intersection in Farmington, police said.
Tyler Wrobel, of Farmington, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 4:15 p.m. at 212th Street West and Dushane Parkway, Farmington police said.
Police said Wednesday an initial investigation indicates 82-year-old Earl Schlotman of Farmington was driving a 2006 Ford Freestyle westbound on 212th Street West and began making the turn onto southbound Dushane Parkway, crossing into the path of Wrobel, who was headed eastbound on 212th Street. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the SUV.
Schlotman’s wife, Janice Schlotman, also 82, was in the front seat and suffered serious injuries. She was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Earl Schlotman was transported by ambulance to Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville with minor injuries.
Wrobel was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, police said.
“This investigation is in the early stages, and we have made no determinations as to the cause of this tragic crash,” Deputy Police Chief Nate Siem said in a written statement. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Wrobel’s family, and we wish the Schlotmans a speedy recovery.”
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