Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26800521

Date/Time:

05/15/2026 15:19

District:

2800 Brainerd

Case Information Contact:

218-316-3030

Media Contact:

Location:

Highway 23 at Mahogany St, ARTHUR TWP, Kanabec County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The Jeep was traveling eastbound on Highway 23. The Toyota was traveling westbound and then crossed over the center line at Mahogany St where the two vehicles crashed head on.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Kanabec County, Welia Ambulance, Mora FD, DNR

Information believed complete

Last updated:

05/15/2026 20:20

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2003 Toyota Avalon

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Kevin Michael McGruder

Mora, MN, USA

Male Age: 22

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2015 Jeep Cherokee

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Jerome Bernard Kitchenmaster

Brook Park, MN, USA

Male Age: 59

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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