A late-night ride on a familiar northeast Minneapolis interchange turned fatal Saturday when a motorcyclist lost control on the ramp from Stinson Boulevard to northbound I‑35W, authorities said. The rider, identified as 45-year-old Minneapolis resident Allen Frank Evans, died in the crash. Officials said Evans was wearing a helmet when the motorcycle flipped, but investigators say he lost control while exiting the interstate and did not survive.
State Patrol account
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Evans had been heading north on I‑35W and took the exit for Stinson Boulevard at about 90 miles per hour. Troopers say he went through the intersection at the top of the ramp, lost control, and the 2021 Indian Challenger he was riding flipped and struck a fence. The incident record notes that road conditions were dry and that alcohol is not suspected. The crash remains under investigation, and troopers have provided contact information for anyone who may have seen what happened.
Local reporting
KARE 11 reported that the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday and echoed investigators’ call for witnesses and any available dash-cam footage. The station credits the State Patrol for the initial account of how the crash unfolded.
Safety context
The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center, part of the Department of Public Safety, urges riders to keep speeds in check, wear DOT-approved helmets and take training, precautions officials emphasize as warmer weather brings more riders onto state roads. The department also notes there are more than 259,000 registered motorcycles in Minnesota and offers training and safety resources for riders and motorists alike, according to DPS guidance.
How to help
Troopers ask anyone who saw the crash or who may have footage to contact the West Metro case line at 763-591-4680 and reference case number 26505529, details listed on the Minnesota State Patrol incident record. Investigators encourage anyone with relevant information to call as troopers continue reconstructing the sequence of events.
