Motorcyclist dead after crashing on Hwy. 47 in Ramsey

The motorcyclist swerved to miss animals on the road before crashing, the State Patrol said.

August 28, 2023 at 6:24PM

A motorcyclist died Sunday morning after crashing on a highway in the Anoka County city of Ramsey.

The Minnesota State Patrol identified the motorcyclist as David Borseth, 39, of Ramsey.

Borseth was headed north on Hwy. 47 about 9:30 a.m. when he swerved to avoid animals in the road. He lost control of his 2012 Yamaha near Green Valley, struck a guard rail and crashed, the patrol said.

Borseth, who was wearing a helmet, was declared dead at the scene, the patrol said.

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, the patrol said.

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