NIELSVILLE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Friday night crash west of Nielsville claimed the life of a 64-year-old local man after his vehicle left the roadway and struck trees.
Kevin Moen, 64, of Nielsville, was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts by emergency responders, according to an update attributed to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The fatal crash occurred Friday, November 6, 2026, along 440th Street Southwest in Polk County.
Automatic 911 Alert Reports Crash
At approximately 7:33 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received an automated 911 crash detection alert.
The notification indicated a possible crash just west of Nielsville.
Emergency dispatch audio directed Nielsville firefighters to respond to the area of 36477 440th Street Southwest.
First responders were sent to investigate the emergency alert and locate the vehicle.
Vehicle Found in Grove of Trees
When emergency crews arrived, they discovered a vehicle that had left the roadway and crashed into a grove of trees.
According to the sheriff’s update, the vehicle appeared to have been traveling westbound on 440th Street Southwest.
For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway and entered the wooded area.
Authorities identified Moen as the vehicle’s only occupant.
Driver Pronounced Dead at Scene
First responders found Moen unresponsive inside the crashed vehicle.
Emergency personnel immediately attempted lifesaving measures.
Despite those efforts, Moen was pronounced deceased at the crash scene.
Authorities reported that Moen was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
The sheriff’s update did not identify the vehicle’s make or model.
Alcohol Not Believed to Be a Factor
Investigators stated that alcohol is not believed to have contributed to the crash.
However, authorities have not determined or released the official cause of the collision.
Moen was transported to the University of North Dakota for further forensic pathology investigation.
The examination is part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal incident.
Polk County Crash Investigation Continues
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No additional information about what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway was available in the reported update.
Authorities have not announced further findings.
The crash claimed the life of a Nielsville resident and remains under investigation.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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