Traffic & Transit
Son Of Gophers Coach Among 2 Killed In Twin Cities Crash
Mack Motzko, 20, and one other passenger were killed in the crash. The driver was critically injured.
ORONO, MN — Two passengers were killed in a single-car crash Saturday night in Orono, including Mack Motzko, the son of Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko. The driver survived but was critically injured.
"Our hearts are shattered by the loss of our Mack," Bob Motzko tweeted. "No bigger heart or young man loved than this kid. Thanks to all who have reached out. He is my hero!"
The crash happened just after 11 p.m. near the 3100 block of North Shore Drive, authorities said. The car left the road and hit several trees, according to investigators.
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Police say alcohol and speed may have been factors in the crash, the Star Tribune reported.
The driver and Motzko were taken to North Memorial Hospital, where Motzko, 20, died. The second passenger was killed at the scene.
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Mack played hockey for Cathedral High School in St. Cloud and Minnetonka High School, KARE 11 reported.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash.
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