Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26271451

Date/Time:

07/05/2026 20:16

District:

2700 Duluth

Case Information Contact:

218-302-6127

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Jennifer Krier 651-343-4680

Location:

Highway 53 and Bergstrom Junction , GRAND LAKE TWP, St. Louis County

Description:

The KIA Sorento was traveling southbound and the Lexus Es traveling northbound when they collided Bergstrom Junction.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

St. Louis Sheriff Office, St. Louis Rescue Squad, Grand Lake Fire Department

Information believed complete

Last updated:

07/05/2026 22:14

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

1995 Lexus ES

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Joseph Charles Padden

Hibbing, MN, USA

Male Age: 63

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Essentia ( St. Mary)

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2023 Kia Sorento

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Kelsey Marie Jorge

Duluth, MN, USA

Female Age: 35