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Aug 22, 2008 12:00 pm US/Central

DPS Urges Motorcycle Safety After 4 Dead In 1 Week

(WCCO) Officials are urging motorcyclists to practice safety after four rider deaths and two serious injuries in just a week span.

So far in 39 riders have died, compared to 37 at this time last year. A total of 61 riders died on Minnesota roads last year.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) puts out the warning now because they said September is typically one of the deadliest months for motorcycle crashes.

The DPS said the most common factors in motorcycle crashes are speed, inexperience, inattention, and impairment.

The Department also encourages riders to take a safety course, wear protective gear and ride sober.
You can learn more about motorcycle safety or find a training course by clicking here.




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