Incident Display - MSP Crash Updates

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

25271577

Date/Time:

08/05/2025 20:21

District:

2700 Duluth

Case Information Contact:

218-302-6127

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680

Location:

Northbound Highway 53 at Shipley Road, NEW INDEPENDENCE TWP, St. Louis County

Description:

The motorcycle was northbound Highway 53 near Shipley Road when it struck a deer.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Alborn Fire, St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Mayo Ambulance

Information believed complete

Last updated:

08/05/2025 22:49

Vehicle

2017 Indian Chieftain

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

Robert William Baasi

Mountain Iron, MN, USA

Male Age: 53

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

St. Lukes

Seat Belt:

Not Applicable

Helmet:

Alcohol Involved: