 According to the Highway Patrol, the 63-year-old failed to negotiate a curve and the road was thrown from the bike four miles east of Edinburgh. According to the report, he entered the south ditch, rolled and came to rest in the bottom of the ditch. He was taken to First Care Health Center in Park River, then transported to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks due to the severity of the injuries sustained. Road conditions were dry at the time of the accident reported just before 1.30 p.m. Tuesday.