Serious Injury Reported In Moped Crash

One person was seriously injured in an accident involving a Moped scooter on Friday in Beltrami County. 

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Jed Mark Maggert, (75) of Blackduck was injured when the southbound 1957 Cush Moped he was driving was struck by a minivan in Port Hope Township. Maggert was taken to Fargo Hospital and treated for injuries troopers at the scene described as life threatening. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident reported just before 2pm.

The driver of the van, Shania Kay Kampa (20) of Blackduck suffered no apparent injury. 

Officials say alcohol was not a factor in the accident.