Alcohol Suspected in Fatal Belle Plaine Motorcycle Crash

Jun 25

A man was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Belle Plaine Township after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming car.

According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched just before 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday to the intersection of County Road 7 and 235th Street West following a 911 call reporting a serious crash.

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Initial information indicates the motorcyclist, 62-year-old Robert Kendall Sheehan of Epping, North Dakota, was traveling south on County Road 7 when he crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2012 Chevrolet Impala head-on. The Impala was driven by a 20-year-old man from Cologne.

Sheehan was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts by emergency responders. Authorities say alcohol may have been a factor.

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The Impala’s driver had minor injuries and did not need ambulance transport.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time,” said Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen.

Deputies were assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol, Belle Plaine Fire Department, Ridgeview Ambulance and Mayo Air Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office, State Patrol and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

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