Motorcyclist Found Deceased After Crash in Stearns County Ditch
A woman in her 50s, identified as 52-year-old Kelli Jo Gauthier of Avon, was found deceased after her motorcycle crashed in a ditch off County Road 9 in Munson Township, Stearns County. She was reported missing by her family after…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 18, 2026 —
A motorcycle crash in Munson Township, Stearns County, has resulted in the death of a woman identified as 52-year-old Kelli Jo Gauthier of Avon. The incident occurred off County Road 9, where her motorcycle was discovered in a ditch.
Gauthier was reported missing by her family after she did not return from a group motorcycle ride. Authorities located her deceased following the discovery of the crash site.
According to preliminary information, alcohol was not suspected as a factor in the accident. Further details regarding the exact timeline of events and the circumstances leading to the crash were not immediately available.
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