CROW WING COUNTY, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces a criminal charge following an ATV rollover that injured two people in May.
Craig James Worley, 40, of Brainerd, was charged with gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm.
According to the complaint, a blood test later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.109.
The crash occurred May 16, 2026, near County Roads 30 and 34 in Crow Wing County.
ATV Rollover Leaves Two Men Injured
Crow Wing County deputies responded to an ATV rollover around 6:21 p.m. on May 16.
Officers found two adult men with significant injuries near the overturned ATV.
Emergency medical personnel responded and provided treatment to both men.
Investigators identified one of the injured men as Worley.
The second man was identified in the complaint by his initials, SCFC.
Authorities did not provide additional information about emergency transportation or hospital treatment.
Driver Allegedly Took Corner Too Fast
According to court documents, Worley told investigators that he owned the ATV.
He stated that the two men had been traveling westbound on a trail after leaving Brainerd.
Worley reportedly said the ATV took a corner too fast and crashed.
However, he told investigators he could not remember who was driving.
The passenger later confirmed that he had been riding on the ATV.
Investigators also spoke with Worley’s father about events before the crash.
His father reported seeing Worley driving the ATV with the other man riding as a passenger.
He also told deputies he had tried to stop the two men from leaving.
Blood Test Reports 0.109 Alcohol Level
During the investigation, a deputy reported that Worley’s eyes appeared bloodshot and watery.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for a blood sample.
The sample was collected at approximately 8:57 p.m. on May 16.
It was submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.
According to the complaint, laboratory analysis found an alcohol concentration of 0.109.
Passenger Reports Broken Ribs
On May 19, investigators followed up with the passenger about his injuries.
The passenger reported suffering broken ribs and road rash on his back.
Prosecutors allege Worley caused bodily harm by operating the ATV negligently while under the influence of alcohol.
Criminal Vehicular Operation Charge Filed
Worley faces one gross misdemeanor count under Minnesota Statute 609.2113.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The case is filed in Crow Wing County District Court under number 18-CR-26-2957.
Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.
Worley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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