POLK CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A fatal accident occurred in Polk County on Sunday, leaving one person dead after a single-vehicle crash in King Township. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on County Road 41 near McIntosh at approximately 3:30 p.m., where they found the vehicle engulfed in flames.
Authorities believe alcohol may have played a role in the crash. First responders were unable to immediately identify the victim, and the body was sent to UND Forensic Pathology for further examination and identification.
The Minnesota State Patrol has taken over the investigation, working to determine the exact cause of the tragic accident. Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.