Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

22800609

Date/Time:

04/06/2022 07:36

District:

2800 Brainerd

Case Information Contact:

218-316-3030

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Gordon Shank (651) 343-4680

Location:

371 Highway / Haddix Circle NW, POWERS TWP, Cass County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The Chevy was traveling North on Highway 371, North of Highway 87 in Backus, when the vehicle crossed into the Southbound traffic lane impacting the Ford.

Road Condition:

Snow/Ice

Outside agencies:

Cass County Sheriffs Office, Backus Fire

Information believed complete

Last updated:

04/09/2022 11:32

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2020 Chevy Silverado

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Stephen Eric Ertl

Saint Cloud, MN, USA

Male Age: 56

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

St. Josephs Medical Center

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Passenger

Ryan Michael Skaja

Foley, MN, USA

Male Age: 26

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

St. Josephs Medical Center

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2010 Ford Escape

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Leo Donald Elyea

Backus, MN, USA

Male Age: 86

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

North Memorial

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Passenger

Susan Ann Bye-Elyea

Backus, MN, USA

Female Age: 83

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Unknown

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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