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   In a press release from the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s office on Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 8:19 a.m., the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 1 and County Road 66.

Upon arrival, deputies were joined by members of the Crosslake Police and Fire Departments, the Minnesota State Patrol, and North Memorial Ambulance. Preliminary investigation indicates the crash primarily involved a dump truck traveling northbound on County Road 1 and an SUV that was entering County Road 1 from the south, coming from County Road 66. A second SUV, which was turning from County Road 1 onto County Road 66, was also struck during the incident.

   Life-saving measures were performed on the 18-year-old driver of the SUV involved in the initial collision, but despite efforts, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. The front passenger of the same SUV was airlifted from the scene by North Air Care in critical condition. A rear passenger was transported to a local hospital by a private party with injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening. The driver of the dump truck departed the scene with their employer.

   The names of those involved in the crash are being withheld pending family notification and further investigation.

   This incident remains under active investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Minnesota State Patrol Rev.

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