Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26600716

Date/Time:

03/14/2026 01:46

District:

2600 St. Cloud

Case Information Contact:

320-223-6666

Media Contact:

Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168

Location:

Highway 24 at 620th Ave, LITCHFIELD TWP, Meeker County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The Chevy Malibu was Westbound on Highway 24 when it struck the Ford F150 that was going Eastbound on Highway 24 at 620th Avenue.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Litchfield Fire & PD, Meeker COSO, Mayo Ambulance

Information believed complete

Last updated:

03/14/2026 05:24

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2002 Chevy Malibu

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Eben Junior Laidlaw

Grove City, MN, USA

Male Age: 22

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

Meeker Memorial Hospital

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

Vehicle

2004 Ford F150

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Joseph David Johnson

Litchfield, MN, USA