A 48-year-old North Mankato man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Highway 169 by Webster Avenue in North Mankato. According to the State Patrol, the driver of the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Highway 169 when it lost control and left the roadway near Webster Avenue. The crash happened around 3:30 yesterday afternoon. The State Patrol identified him as Kent Johnston. The Patrol says he was not wearing a helmet. It is unknown if alcohol was involved. North Mankato Police, Blue Earth County Sheriff, Mankato Public Safety, and Mayo Ambulance all responded to the scene.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
