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GoFundMe Set Up For Burnsville Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Manuel Alejandro Manrique, 34​, was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Lakeville.

BURNSVILLE, MN — A GoFundMe was set up for the family of the Burnsville man who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Lakeville.

Manuel Alejandro Manrique, 34, died Saturday night, at Hennepin Healthcare ER after his motorcycle crashed at 6:43 p.m. off of 175th Street West, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.


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The fundraiser was set up by Manrique's niece, Soraya Limon.

The funds will be used for Manrique's funeral and cremation, Limon wrote on the GoFundMe's page.

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Limon wrote that Manrique, known to many as "Tio Winky" was a "kind, loving and wonderful individual."

"Our family is grateful to those who have loved and cared for my Tio Winky over the years," Limon said. "I invite you to help us celebrate him one more time whether it be in person or through donations."


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