Pequot Lakes Man, 79, Killed in E-Bike, Semi Crash

PEQUOT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 79-year-old Pequot Lakes man died Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2026, after the electric bicycle he was riding was struck by a semitrailer on Highway 371 in Crow Wing County.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the victim was identified as Loyal Keith Hoag, 79, of Pequot Lakes.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 2:07 p.m. near the intersection of southbound Highway 371 and County Road 29.

E-Bike Crossed Highway Before Collision

According to the State Patrol’s preliminary crash information, a semitrailer was traveling southbound on Highway 371 and moving into the left lane.

At the same time, Hoag was riding a Trek electric bicycle along the southbound shoulder.

Investigators reported that the e-bike then traveled across all southbound lanes, where it was struck by the semi.

Hoag suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Semi Driver Identified, Uninjured

The semitrailer driver was identified as Jonathan Nicholas Thompson, 36, of Deerwood, Minnesota.

According to the State Patrol, Thompson was not injured in the collision.

Authorities indicated that alcohol is not suspected to have contributed to the crash.

Emergency Crews Respond to Highway 371

Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash scene near County Road 29 shortly after 2 p.m.

In addition to the Minnesota State Patrol, responding agencies included local fire departments, ambulance personnel, and the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office.

The crash resulted in the death of one person, with no injuries reported to the truck driver.

Fatal Crash Remains Under Investigation

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Authorities have not explained why the electric bicycle crossed the southbound lanes of Highway 371.

No additional contributing factors were identified in the information released.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.