Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26310608

Date/Time:

05/21/2026 19:37

District:

3100 Virginia

Case Information Contact:

218-735-3720

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Jennifer Krier 651-343-4680

Location:

Northbound Highway 169 near County Road 450, SPANG TWP, Itasca County

Description:

The USA Motortoys FSE 250CC E was traveling northbound on Highway 169 just north of County Road 450 when it struck a deer in the roadway.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Itasca Co. Hill City PD, North EMS, North Air, Grand Rapids FD, Hill City FD

Information believed complete

Last updated:

05/21/2026 22:41

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

2021 USA Motortoys FSE 250CC E

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

Mark Russell Smith

Warroad, MN, USA

Male Age: 66

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Not Applicable

Helmet:

Yes

Alcohol Suspected:

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