15-Year-Old Airlifted After Pickup Crash Near Osage

Osage, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) – A 15-year-old boy suffered significant injuries after being struck by a pickup truck in rural Becker County.

The teenager was airlifted to a Fargo hospital following the Thursday afternoon crash on November 12, 2026.

According to a Becker County Sheriff’s Office news release, the crash was reported at approximately 4:07 p.m.

The incident happened on County Road 123, about one mile south of Minnesota Highway 34 near Osage.

Teenager Suffers Significant Injuries

Authorities reported that the 15-year-old suffered significant injuries when the pickup struck him.

Emergency personnel arranged for the injured teenager to be transported by helicopter to a hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

The sheriff’s office did not identify which Fargo hospital received the teenager.

Officials also did not release additional information about the extent of his injuries.

His medical condition remains unknown based on the information released.

Authorities are withholding the boy’s name because he is a minor.

The sheriff’s office identified the pickup driver as Kevin Beyer, 56, of Osage, Minnesota.

According to investigators, Beyer was not injured in the collision.

The initial report did not explain what caused the pickup to strike the teenager.

Authorities have not released information about the pickup’s direction of travel before the crash.

The report also did not specify what the teenager was doing immediately before the collision.

Investigators said alcohol is not believed to have contributed to the crash.

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Officials have not announced any charges in connection with the incident.

The report also did not identify any citations issued following the crash.

Investigators have not released additional findings about the events leading up to the collision.

The crash occurred in a rural area near Osage in northeastern Becker County.

County Road 123 connects with Minnesota Highway 34, a major roadway serving communities in the region.

Authorities have not released further details about the emergency response or the number of agencies involved.

The sheriff’s office is responsible for investigating incidents and responding to emergencies throughout Becker County.

Residents seeking official information can visit the Becker County Sheriff’s Office website.

The department can also be reached through its non-emergency telephone number at 218-847-2661.

No additional information about the teenager’s recovery was available in the initial report.

The investigation remains open as authorities work to determine the circumstances of the crash.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News

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