Motorcyclist Collides with Black Bear Near Pillager

Photo Credit: Pillager Area Fire & Rescue

A motorcyclist was taken to an area hospital yesterday after colliding with a black bear near Pillager.

Pillager Area Fire & Rescue responded to the collision just before 2 yesterday afternoon. The bear died from the collision.

According to a press release, the motorcyclist had significant road rash, scrapes, bruises, and a broken wrist. The victim, whose name has not been release, was not wearing a helmet and was taken to a hospital in Staples.