Father Killed Riding Motorcycle In The Twin Cities

TWIN CITIES, MN — A Brooklyn Park man who was a husband and the father of four died Friday in a vehicle crash in the north metro. Travis John Eckman, 40, was riding a 2009 Suzuki sport bike eastbound on Interstate 694 at Humboldt in Brooklyn Center.

The Suzuki attempted to move around a Volkswagen Passat, also eastbound, when it made contact with the rear of the car and lost control, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash happened just after 5 p.m.

Eckman died at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet, authorities said.

The White Bear Lake driver involved in the crash did not suffer any injuries.

"Travis loved life and lived it to the max everyday," reads the GoFundMe page established for him.

"He was taken from us far too soon and the loss will be felt everyday for forever. He had enough family and friends for 100 people and yet everyone felt that he was their 'best friend'. That’s who he was. And who he will always be to anyone who knew him."

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