Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

25408828

Date/Time:

10/14/2025 21:54

District:

2400 East Metro

Case Information Contact:

651-779-5900

Media Contact:

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

Location:

Northbound Highway 52 at 80th Street, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Dakota County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The 2007 Saturn Vue entered the northbound lanes of Highway 52 traveling southbound. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north in the northbound lanes of Highway 52. The vehicles collided at 80th Street.

Road Condition:

Wet

Outside agencies:

Inver Grove Police Department and Fire, M Health EMS, and MN DOT

Information believed complete

Last updated:

10/14/2025 23:13

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2020 Chevrolet Silverado

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Rickey Allen Braatz

Birchwood, WI, USA

Male Age: 60

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Regions Hospital -- St. Paul

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2007 Saturn Vue

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Phillis Lucille Deboth

Cottage Grove, MN, USA

Female Age: 80