Fleeing biker in horrific Fridley crash has died, identified as 18 year old
Police say the motorcyclist who crashed while traveling at more than 100 mph in Fridley on Tuesday has died from his injuries.
Fridley police have identified the rider as 18-year-old Zachary Mitchel McGee, of New Brighton.
He sparked a police chase on Tuesday morning just before 11:30 a.m., with Fridley PD saying he was driving recklessly and "exhibiting conduct that would suggest he wanted the police to attempt to stop him."
Officers called off the chase a short time later because of the dangerous speeds involved.
The teenager was observed traveling at speeds of more than 100mph, running stop signs and using turn lanes to pass vehicles.
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It came to an end when he hit a car passing through the intersection at University Avenue NE and 49th Street.
It's not clear why McGee, who was not wearing a helmet, was fleeing police.
The driver of the car he hit was not seriously injured in the incident.
