Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

26801344

Date/Time:

10/25/2026 19:52

District:

2800 Brainerd

Case Information Contact:

218-316-3030

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Jennifer Krier 651-343-4680

Location:

Northbound Highway 28 at 20th Avenue, CULDRUM TWP, Morrision County

This fatal crash involved an unbelted/unrestrained occupant.

Description:

The Polaris Ranger was traveling Northbound on Highway 28 just north of 20th Avenue. While negotiating a left curve, the UTV ran off the roadway to the right. The Polaris impacted a driveway approach and rolled. The two occupants were ejected from the UTV.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Swanville First Responders, Swanville Fire, Mayo Ambulance, Morrison County Sheriff's Office

Information believed complete

Last updated:

10/25/2026 23:54

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

2025 Polaris Ranger XD

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Eric John Spaeth

Long Prairie, MN, USA

Male Age: 44

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

Passenger

Nicole Lea Spaeth

Long Prairie, MN, USA

Female Age: 45

Injury type:

Life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Saint Gabriel's Hospital

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Alcohol Suspected:

Pending

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