Itasca County, Minnesota – A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 65 at Milepost 165 in Goodland Township on the night of February 14, 2025, sending two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Accident Details:
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2003 Dodge Ram driven by Gabriella Lucille Gallay, 16, of Nashwauk, was traveling southbound on Highway 65 when it fishtailed on snow and ice, crossed the center line, and sideswiped a 2013 Ford Edge that was traveling northbound. The impact forced the Ford into the ditch.
Occupants and Injuries:
Ford Edge (2013):
- Driver: Lisa Jalyn Valo, 55, of Hibbing – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to Fairview Range Medical Center
- Passenger: Damien Aaron Dow, 17, of Hibbing – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to Fairview Range Medical Center
- Airbag Deployed: Yes
- Seat Belts Worn: Yes
Dodge Ram (2003):
- Driver: Gabriella Lucille Gallay, 16, of Nashwauk – No injuries
- Passengers:
- Lily Jo Dasovich, 16, of Nashwauk – No injuries
- Izabella Marie Giving, 15, of Grand Rapids – No injuries
- Airbag Deployed: No
- Seat Belts Worn: Yes
Crash Conditions & Emergency Response:
- Road Conditions: Snow/Ice
- Alcohol Involved: No
- Responding Agencies: Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, Nashwauk PD, Nashwauk Ambulance, Goodland Fire Department
The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed that the information is believed to be complete as of their last update on February 15, 2025, at 1:09 AM.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News