Incident

Incident details

Fatal
25801256
08/17/2025 11:58
 
2800 Brainerd
218-316-3030
MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680
 
Hwy 169 MP218: JNO Tamarac Rd, SOUTH HARBOR TWP, Mille Lacs County
 
This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.
 
(V1) 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. (V2) 2020 Honda Ridgeline Pickup. 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer was southbound Hwy 169 over the center line struck the 2020 Honda Ridgeline Pickup who was northbnound head on. Chevrolet Trailblazer driver died on scene, Honda Ridgline driver & passenger air lifted to North Memorial and Duluth St. Mary's for further treatment of their non- life threatening injuries
 
 
Dry
 
Mille Lacs Co SO, Onamia Ambulance, Onmia Fire, North AIr & Lifelink Air
Information believed complete
08/17/2025 15:51
2 Vehicles involved.
Vehicle
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Yes
 
Driver
Donald George Goerisch
Big Lake, MN, USA
Male Age: 69
 
Fatal
None
 
No
Not Applicable
No
 
Vehicle
2020 Honda Ridgeline Pickup
Yes
 
Driver
Richard Christ Lang
Excelsior, MN, USA
Male Age: 79
 
Non-life Threatening
North Memorial Robbisdale
 
Yes
Not Applicable
No
 
 
Passenger
Mary Beth Lick
Excelsior, MN, USA
Female Age: 62
 
Non-life Threatening
Duluth St Mary's Hospital
 
Yes
Not Applicable
No
 
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