Crow Wing County Crash: Stop Sign Violation Leads to Collision on Highway 371 
Crow Wing County, MN – A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 371 and Willow Street in Brainerd occurred on February 14, 2025, at 10:37 AM, after a Toyota Camry ran a stop sign and struck a Ram 3500, resulting in two hospitalizations.
Crash Details
- Time of Incident: 10:37 AM
- Location: Highway 371 & Willow Street, Brainerd, MN
- Road Conditions: Dry
- Vehicles Involved:
- 2019 Ram 3500 (No Airbag Deployment)
- 2002 Toyota Camry (No Airbag Deployment)
- Seatbelts Worn: Yes (All Occupants)
- Alcohol Involvement: No
Injuries & Hospitalization
Ram 3500 Driver & Passengers
- Driver: Ava Marie Viele, 17 (Duluth, MN) – No injuries
- Passenger: Tammy Jo Carter, 53 (Duluth, MN) – Non-life-threatening injuries, no hospital transport
- Passenger: Anastacia Lynn Marie Viele, 37 (Duluth, MN) – No injuries
Toyota Camry Driver & Passenger
- Driver: Remone Leroy Simpson, 32 (Breezy Point, MN) – Non-life-threatening injuries (Transported to St. Joe’s – Brainerd)
- Passenger: Fabion Theodore Gardner, 25 (City Unknown) – Non-life-threatening injuries (Transported to St. Joe’s – Brainerd)
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the Toyota Camry failed to stop at a stop sign at the Willow Street and Highway 371 intersection, leading to the collision with the Ram 3500.
Emergency responders from Brainerd Police, Brainerd Fire Department, and North Ambulance assisted at the scene.
Authorities urge drivers to always obey traffic signs and exercise caution at intersections to prevent similar crashes.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News