Minnesota Man Killed when His Motorcycle Went Off a Maine Road Into the Trees

Minnesota man killed when his motorcycle went off a Maine road into the trees

A Minnesota man died Monday evening when his motorcycle went off the road and into the trees in Appleton. James Limmer, 28, of Dundee, Minnesota, was riding his motorcycle east on Searsmont Road in the Knox County town about 6:20 p.m., according to the Midcoast Villager. Limmer drifted off the road and into the trees, the Villager reported. He was dead before first responders arrived at the scene. Deputies believe driver inexperience contributed…

UPDATED: Deputies investigate Appleton fatal motorcycle crash

APPLETON — Appleton firefighters and Union Rescue workers arriving to a motorcycle crash on Route 131 in Appleton found the operator deceased in the ditch, next to the motorcycle, Monday evening, June 9, 2025. The 28-year-old male from Minnesota was visiting family in the area, according to Knox County Sheriff's Office Capt. Arthur Smith.  The single vehicle motorcycle crash occurred near 1084 Searsmont Road (Route 131), in Appleton. Responders …

UPDATED: One Dead in Appleton Motorcycle Crash

APPLETON — A motorcyclist died Monday evening from a motorcycle crash, the sheriff confirmed.