Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26271903

Date/Time:

09/05/2026 13:26

District:

2700 Duluth

Case Information Contact:

218-302-6127

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Jennifer Krier 651-343-4680

Location:

Highway 1 and Wanless Road, STONY RIVER TWP, Lake County

Description:

The Chevy Silverado was traveling eastbound on Highway 1. At the corner of Wanless Road, it continued straight into the woods, coming to a rest after making contact with a tree.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Lake County Ambulance, Lake County Rescue, and DNR Officers

Information believed complete

Last updated:

09/05/2026 15:22

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

2018 Chevy Silverado

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Steven William Birkemeyer

Cloquet, MN, USA

Male Age: 71

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Aspirus Lake View Hospital

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Passenger

Julie Ann Lutter-Birkemeyer