Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26270014

Date/Time:

01/02/2026 11:28

District:

2700 Duluth

Case Information Contact:

218-302-6127

Media Contact:

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

Location:

Northbound 35 MP192 near Sandstone, SANDSTONE TWP, Pine County

Description:

A Kia K5 was northbound on interstate 35 just north of Sandstone. The Kia stopped in the right lane of traffic. A Volkswagen Passat struck the Kia in the right lane.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Pine County Sheriffs Office, Sandstone Fire and Essentia Ambulance

Information believed complete

Last updated:

01/02/2026 13:47

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2015 Volkswagon Passat

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Thomas Oliver Fishback

Willow River, MN, USA

Male Age: 40

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2026 Kia K5

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Sean Duane Kivisto

Barnm, MN, USA

Male Age: 31

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Essentia Sandstone

Seat Belt:

Unknown

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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