Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26201175

Date/Time:

07/18/2026 11:51

District:

2200 Mankato

Case Information Contact:

507-344-2750

Media Contact:

Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050

Location:

Highway 169 at 150th St north of Blue Earth , PRESCOTT TWP, Faribault County

Description:

Honda motorcycle was traveling north bound on Highway 169 when it left the road to avoid a deer. Both the Driver and Passenger were ejected.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Blue Earth FIre, Blue Earth ambulance, Winnebago ambulance, Faribault county Sheriff, Blue Earth PD

Information believed complete

Last updated:

07/18/2026 16:01

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

1999 Honda Motorcycle

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

Thaddeus Duane Van Riper

Glenville, MN, USA

Male Age: 42

Injury type:

Life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

MCHS Rochester- St. Marys

Seat Belt:

Not Applicable

Helmet:

Alcohol Suspected:

Passenger

Briley Marie Van Riper