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Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale following police chase

Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale during police pursuit
Motorcyclist dies in Robbinsdale during police pursuit 00:38

ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — A motorcyclist is dead following a brief police pursuit early Friday morning west of Minneapolis.

Crystal police say officers spotted the man speeding on 42nd and Winnetka avenues at about 12:26 a.m. on the Crystal-New Hope border.

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Officers gave chase but lost sight of the motorcycle about two minutes later and called off the pursuit.

About two minutes later, police were notified of a motorcycle crash at 42nd West Broadway avenues in neighboring Robbinsdale. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

He was identified on Saturday as Lucas Weyenberg, a 21-year-old from Victoria.

The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.

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