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Dante Bjorklund

Gender : Male

Age : 24

Race : White

Date : 06/14/2024

Location : Cedar Avenue

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Minneapolis Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Minnesota State Patrol troopers initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle operated by 24-year-old Dante Anthony Bjorklund on Minneapolis highways. The pursuit was terminated when Bjorklund exited the highway and entered residential streets in south Minneapolis. A State Patrol helicopter maintained visual contact with the motorcycle. Subsequently, Bjorklund collided with a stationary State Patrol squad car, which had its emergency lights activated, at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 51st Street East. Bjorklund sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. He died from his injuries approximately a week later.
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Additional Information:
A GoFundMe campaign was established to assist Dante's family during this difficult time. According to the campaign, his mother, Meggan Bjorklund, expressed profound grief and noted that Dante's organ donations benefited four individuals. The campaign aimed to alleviate financial burdens related to memorial costs and support for the family.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/motorcyclist-dies-a-week-after-crashing-in-patrol-squad-while-fleeing-capture-in-minneapolis/600375292
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/motorcyclist-who-crashed-into-state-patrol-squad-car-after-pursuit-dies-from-injuries
https://www.gofundme.com/f/cyteg-assist-dantes-family-in-their-time-of-need