Bemidji Man Killed in Grant Valley Township
GRANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP (trfnews.i234.me) — A vehicle struck and killed a Bemidji man Sunday night west of the city.
The crash happened shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Division Street Northwest. The location is within Grant Valley Township.
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Floyd Cloud, 65, of Bemidji.
Emergency responders attempted lifesaving care at the scene. Cloud died from his injuries before he could be transported.
Driver Remained at the Scene
Authorities identified the driver as Robert Ortez, 56, of Bemidji. Ortez stayed at the scene after the crash.
Investigators said he cooperated with law enforcement. Officials reported no clear signs of alcohol or drug impairment.
The released information did not describe the vehicle. It also did not explain what happened before the collision.
Officials did not say where Cloud was positioned before he was struck. They also withheld details about the vehicle’s direction.
State Patrol Assists Investigation
The Minnesota State Patrol is helping with crash reconstruction.
Reconstruction work can help investigators study the vehicle’s path and point of impact. It may also document road conditions.
Investigators may review scene measurements, vehicle damage, and other physical evidence. That work can help clarify the crash sequence.
The Sheriff’s Office said the case remains under investigation. No further information was available when officials issued the report.
Authorities have not released a final finding about the cause. More details may follow after investigators complete their review.
The released report did not provide information about possible charges. It also did not identify any other people involved.
No timeline was given for completing the reconstruction work. Investigations can remain open while agencies review evidence and reports.
The incident occurred west of Bemidji, within Beltrami County. Division Street Northwest runs through areas outside the city.
Cloud was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency care. His death remains part of the active traffic investigation.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
