Fisher Township ATV Crash Leads To DWI Charges
Fisher Township (trfnews.i234.me) — A Climax man is facing two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after an ATV crash in Polk County.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court, Jacob Benjamin Larson is charged with second-degree driving while impaired.
The charges stem from a crash reported late March 31, 2025. The complaint says the crash happened near 252nd Street Southwest and 355th Avenue Southwest.
That location is in Fisher Township, in Polk County, Minnesota.
ATV Reportedly Hit a Sign And Rolled
Authorities said emergency crews arrived at the crash scene and found Larson with a crashed Honda Sportax 400EX ATV.
The complaint says the ATV appeared to have entered a ditch. It then struck a sign and rolled onto its side.
Officials also reported the ATV did not have license plates. Only a partial VIN was found at the scene.
Larson was evaluated by Crookston Area Ambulance after the crash. The complaint says he had injuries at the scene.
Complaint Cites Alcohol Test Results
The court document says a trooper spoke with Larson while he was inside an ambulance.
The complaint states Larson had bloodshot, watery eyes. It also says there was an odor of alcohol.
Larson agreed to provide a preliminary breath sample, according to the complaint. That test showed a reported alcohol concentration of .277.
Because of Larson’s injuries, only one field sobriety test was performed. The complaint says Larson did not complete it satisfactorily.
The document also says Larson showed signs of memory trouble. It states he forgot he had driven the ATV.
Blood Sample Later Tested At .23
Larson was arrested on suspicion of DWI. He was later taken by ambulance to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Authorities obtained a search warrant for a blood or urine sample, according to the complaint.
The complaint says Larson agreed to provide a blood sample. The sample was taken on April 1, 2025.
The sample was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing. Results showed a reported blood alcohol concentration of .23.
You can read more about Minnesota DWI laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Prior DWI Revocation Cited
The complaint says Larson’s license had been revoked on February 22, 2025.
That revocation was tied to a separate driving while impaired case in Pennington County.
Larson also has a pending third-degree DWI charge in that county, according to the complaint.
The Polk County case lists two aggravating factors. They include the prior revocation and an alcohol concentration of .16 or higher.
Each count carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Larson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.