Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26800245

Date/Time:

02/25/2026 18:56

District:

2800 Brainerd

Case Information Contact:

218-316-3030

Media Contact:

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

Location:

Hwy 169 MP222 JNO Shakopee Lake Rd, KATHIO TWP, Mille Lacs County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

(V1) 2004 Buick LeSabre Sedan. (V2) 2005 Saab 9-5 Sedan. 2004 Buick LeSabre sedan was northbound Hwy 169 crossed over center line and struck the southbound Hwy 169 2005 Saab 9-5 sedan.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Mille Lacs Co SO, Mille Lacs Tribal PD, Onamia Ambualnce, Crosby Ambulance, North Air Care

Information believed complete

Last updated:

02/25/2026 23:55

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2004 Buic LeSabre

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Samantha Jean Ajax

Isle, MN, USA

Female Age: 21

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Unknown

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Sedan

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Michelle Marie Rock

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Female Age: 53

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

Passenger

Christopher Andrew Boswell

Onamia, MN, USA

Male Age: 41

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

Passenger

Jessica Faye Mitchell

Onamia, MN, USA

Female Age: 25

Injury type:

Life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

St Cloud Hospital

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

Passenger

James Allen Ortley

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Male Age: 51

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

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