Saturday, June 21st, just before midnight, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a motorcycle crash at 600th Avenue and 195th Street in Dunbar township, northeast of Wells.
The motorcycle, a 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400C sport, was being operated by Alan Richard Knutson, a 46 year old male from Wells. Knutson was the sole person on the motorcycle.
Based on the initial investigation, deputies determined that Knutson was travelling northbound on 600th Avenue and failed to turn for the eastbound curve. Knutson continued northbound off the roadway, entered the ditch, and was ejected from the motorcycle. Knutson, who was not wearing a helmet was declared deceased at the scene.
Assisting at the scene were the Wells Police Department, MN State Patrol, Wells Fire Department and Wells Community Ambulance.
The incident remains under investigation by the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol.