Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26402438

Date/Time:

03/27/2026 12:01

District:

2400 East Metro

Case Information Contact:

651-779-5900

Media Contact:

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

Location:

Northbound Highway 61 near 70th Avenue, SAINT PAUL PARK, Washington County

Description:

The BMW 328 was traveling northbound on Highway 61 when it struck the Mitsubishi Mirage that had entered the lane of traffic from the right shoulder.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Cottage Grove Fire, Cottage Grove PD

Information believed complete

Last updated:

03/27/2026 19:53

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2016 BMW 328

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Mark Steven Martell

Roseville, Unknown, USA

Male Age: 71

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Regions Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2001 MISTUBISHI MIRAGE

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Sandra Lee Brunell

South Saint Paul, MN, USA

Female Age: 80