One injured when SUV crashes into motorcycle in Grand Forks |

Cooper Bakke Grand Forks Motorcycle Accident: 18-year-old hospitalized after SUV crashed into a motorcycle in Grand Forks.

In a media release from the Grand Forks Police Department, it was reported that at around 2:19 p.m. on Friday, officers were dispatched to the intersection of 24th Ave South and South Columbia RD in response to a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers identified the motorcyclist as 18-year-old Cooper Bakke from Grand Forks, who was riding a 2018 Yamaha Motorcycle.

The SUV driver was identified as 89-year-old Jeanne Zimmerman, also from Grand Forks, operating a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox.

Mr. Bakke was subsequently transported to Altru Hospital due to injuries sustained in the accident; however, his current condition remains undisclosed, as stated by the police.

Jeanne Zimmerman received a citation for failing to yield the right of way at a controlled intersection.

Anyone with information about the incident or who may have witnessed it is urged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department.

The Grand Forks Police Department received valuable support from C.A.R.T. and UAS in processing the crash scene.

Additionally, they express their gratitude to the Grand Forks Fire Department and Altru Paramedics for their assistance at the scene of the accident.

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