On April 22, 2020 at 5:15 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motorcycle crash with injuries near County Road 17 and Birch Lake Road in Melrose Township.
Hunter Donovan, 26, of St. Cloud, was operating his 2002 Yamaha YP400 Majesty motorcycle eastbound on County Road 17. He came upon a left turn in the roadway, but continued straight into the ditch. The motorcycle struck a field approach, and Mr. Donovan was thrown from the bike.
Melrose Ambulance transported Mr. Donovan to the Melrose Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Mr. Donovan was not wearing a helmet and alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.
Melrose Police Department and Melrose Fire Department assisted.