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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into state patrol vehicle following 'terminated' pursuit

The crash occurred at the intersection of East 51st Street and Cedar Avenue South near Lake Nokomis at around 4 p.m. Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Police are investigating a crash Friday evening involving a Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) vehicle and a motorcycle.

According to the MPD, the state patrol was pursuing a motorcycle at roughly 4 p.m., before terminating the chase after the vehicle left the highway. 

MSP used its helicopter to maintain visual contact with the motorcycle, police said in a statement.

The motorcycle allegedly struck a "stationary" MSP vehicle with its emergency lights activated at Cedar Avenue near 51st Street East, despite police saying the motorcyclist was "no longer being pursued."

The rider of the motorcycle, identified as a man in his mid-20's, was transported to HCMC with life-threatening injuries. 

The MPD is leading the investigation with assistance from the state patrol.

*This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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