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Motorcyclist Critically Hurt in New London Crash
20 Jul
Summary
- A 75-year-old motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries.
- The crash occurred when a motorcycle rear-ended a slowing SUV.
- Multiple emergency services responded to the incident.
A serious traffic accident on Saturday, July 18th, resulted in life-threatening injuries for a 75-year-old motorcyclist. The incident took place in the 16000 block of Kandiyohi County Road 9 North East, near New London.
Michael McLaughlin, 75, of Benson, was traveling southbound on a Suzuki motorcycle. He rear-ended a Hyundai SUV driven by Jeffery Wersal, 65, of New London, as the SUV was slowing to turn into a driveway. McLaughlin received immediate treatment at the scene before being airlifted to CentraCare -- St. Cloud Hospital.
Wersal was reportedly uninjured. A significant number of emergency responders, including multiple ambulance services, fire departments, and rescue squads, were present. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the State Patrol also assisted.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the precise cause of the crash.
