Graettinger Man Dies In Fatal Car vs. Motorcycle Crash Near Milford

Date posted - August 8, 2012

Milford, Iowa — A Graettinger man is dead after his motorcycle was struck by an Arnolds Park woman’s SUV Tuesday.

The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 2011 Chevy Equinox, driven by Susan Klassen of Arnolds Park was eastbound on County Road A-34 and attempted to make a left turn onto 240th Avenue.

At that time, 29-year-old Mitchell Jesperson of Graettinger was traveling westbound on A34 riding a 1997 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. Klassen turned in to the path of the oncoming motorcycle and struck Jesperson in the intersection.

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Jesperson was pronounced dead at the scene. Klassen was transported to Lakes Regional Healthcare with minor injuries.

Damage to the Equinox was estimated at $20,000. The motorcycle was totaled.

The accident remains under investigation.

The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by:

Milford Police Department
Arnolds Park Police Department
Okoboji Police Department
Iowa State Patrol
Milford Fire/Rescue
Lakes Regional Healthcare Ambulance

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