CROW WING COUNTY, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crosby-area man faces a second-degree DWI charge following a single-vehicle crash in Crow Wing County.
Cory Richard Stirewalt, 49, is charged with a gross misdemeanor after authorities reported a blood alcohol concentration of 0.165.
The crash occurred on August 12, 2026, near County Roads 30 and 34.
Prosecutors also cited a previous DWI conviction from 2019.
Truck Reportedly Strikes Tree
According to the criminal complaint, Crow Wing County deputies responded to a crash around 6:23 p.m.
The crash happened near the intersection of County Road 30 and County Road 34.
When deputies arrived, they discovered a blue pickup truck in the north ditch.
Investigators reported that the truck appeared to have struck a tree.
Deputies contacted Stirewalt at the crash scene.
Stirewalt reportedly admitted he had been driving the vehicle when the accident occurred.
He told investigators he had taken the corner too fast and crashed.
Deputies Report Signs of Alcohol Use
During the investigation, a deputy reported smelling alcohol while speaking with Stirewalt.
The deputy also noticed that Stirewalt’s speech appeared slurred.
When asked whether he had consumed alcohol, Stirewalt allegedly responded, “too much.”
Investigators then conducted a field sobriety test.
The complaint states the test showed signs of possible alcohol impairment.
Stirewalt declined a preliminary breath test, according to court documents.
Investigators then obtained a warrant for a blood sample.
Blood Test Shows Alleged 0.165 Alcohol Level
A blood sample was collected at approximately 8:08 p.m. on August 12.
The sample was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for laboratory analysis.
According to the complaint, testing showed an alcohol concentration of 0.165.
That result exceeded Minnesota’s standard legal alcohol limit of 0.08 for driving.
It also exceeded the 0.16 level used as a DWI aggravating factor.
Previous DWI Conviction Cited
Prosecutors cited a previous DWI conviction dated November 18, 2019.
The earlier case was filed in Crow Wing County under number 18-CR-19-2064.
The complaint lists the previous conviction and elevated alcohol concentration as two aggravating factors.
Under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, second-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Crow Wing County Court Case
The new case is filed under number 18-CR-26-3904 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
Readers can search for the case through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The criminal complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.
Stirewalt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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