DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A Detroit Lakes woman is facing charges after admitting to using TikTok just moments before a fatal collision with a pedestrian in September 2024.
Case Details
- Suspect: Mariska Nunn, 21
- Victim: Dean Chadbourne, 81, of Detroit Lakes
- Incident Date: September 3, 2024, just after noon
- Location: 1500 block of Randolph Road, near Highland Drive
What Happened?
- Nunn was driving home from her boyfriend’s house when she called 911 to report hitting a man in the road.
- A Detroit Lakes officer arrived and found Chadbourne lying in the road, while Nunn remained in her vehicle.
- Chadbourne was rushed to the airport by ambulance, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival at approximately 1 p.m.
- The road was closed for three hours as authorities responded.
Phone Records & TikTok Use
- A digital forensic analysis of Nunn’s phone revealed she was actively watching TikTok just 45 seconds before she called 911.
- Distracted driving is being considered as a key factor in the case.
Legal Proceedings & Next Steps
- Nunn is not currently in custody.
- Her next court appearance is scheduled for February 20, 2025.
As this case unfolds, it has renewed conversations about the dangers of distracted driving, especially using social media behind the wheel. Updates will follow as more details emerge.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me