Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26271820

Date/Time:

08/26/2026 11:07

District:

2700 Duluth

Case Information Contact:

218-302-6127

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Jennifer Krier 651-343-4680

Location:

Southbound Highway 61 at Ryan Road, DULUTH TWP, St. Louis County

Description:

The Chevrolet was pulling a trailer with a boat and driving southbound on Highway 61 when it left the road and entered the right ditch.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Clifton Fire, Clifton EMS, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, Mayo Clinic Ambulance

Information believed complete

Last updated:

08/26/2026 12:21

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

2015 Chevrolet Silverado

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Michael Jay Ritten

Andover, MN, USA

Male Age: 59

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Passenger

Michael Gerhard Ritten

Parkers Prairie, MN, USA

Male Age: 84