1 Dead After Vehicles Collision, Building Struck In Baxter: A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday, May 28, when a collision at the intersection of Excelsior Road and Highway 371 in Baxter claimed the life of a 60-year-old man and resulted in significant damage to a local business. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred at 5:19 p.m. and involved two vehicles: a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and a 2017 Buick Encore, both traveling eastbound on Excelsior Road.
The Land Rover and the Buick made contact, causing the Buick to be pushed into the intersection of Excelsior Road and Highway 371 when the traffic light turned green. The Buick spun out in the intersection, while the Land Rover continued into the south ditch, crossed over a curb, and eventually came to a stop after colliding with Bill’s Gun Shop & Range. Tragically, the driver of the Land Rover, identified as a 60-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
The driver of the Buick, a 55-year-old woman, sustained injuries, but her condition was not immediately available as of Wednesday morning. The names of the individuals involved have not been released by the state patrol. The crash prompted a response from multiple agencies, including the Baxter Police Department, Brainerd Police Department, Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, Brainerd Fire Department, and North Memorial Health Ambulance, who provided assistance at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation by the state patrol, and further details are expected to be released on Thursday. This tragic event has deeply impacted the local community, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward to aid in the investigation. As the community mourns the loss of the victim and supports those affected by the crash, efforts continue to determine the circumstances that led to this devastating collision.
