Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26311052

Date/Time:

08/22/2026 18:01

District:

3100 Virginia

Case Information Contact:

218-735-3720

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Jennifer Krier 651-343-4680

Location:

Highway 169 and Logaer Road, MORSE TWP, St. Louis County

Description:

The Chevy Silverado was traveling southbound on Highway 1 when it crossed the center, exited the road and crashed into the trees.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

St. Louis Co Sheriff's Office, Beritung & Ely PD, Morse Fire, Ely Ambulance, North Memorial Air Care

Information believed complete

Last updated:

08/22/2026 20:21

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

2013 Chevy Silverado

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Edward Frank Tekautz

Ely, MN, USA

Male Age: 81

Injury type:

Life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

St. Mary's Medical Center

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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