Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26901505

Date/Time:

09/03/2026 03:40

District:

2900 Detroit Lakes

Case Information Contact:

218-846-8260

Media Contact:

Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168

Location:

Highway 75 mile marker 276, LEE TWP, Norman County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

Oldsmobile was NB on Hwy 75 when it lost control and rolled into the ditch.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Norman County, Essentia Ambulance, Halstad and Perley Fire and Rescue

Information believed complete

Last updated:

09/04/2026 07:14

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Jacob Alexander Smagala

Plainfield, MN, USA

Male Age: 23

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Ada Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

Passenger

Bain Alexzander Elhard

Halstad, MN, USA

Male Age: 19