Little Falls Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 7, 2025, at approximately 1:15 PM, a single-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 10 and County Highway 76 in Little Falls Township, Morrison County. A 2017 Kia Sorrento, driven by 35-year-old Samantha Lynn Lemke of Brainerd, MN, veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail. Lemke reported an unexpected loss of steering control due to an unknown mechanical issue, causing the vehicle to drift to the right.
Emergency responders from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office and the Royalton Police Department arrived promptly at the scene. Lemke sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to CHI St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls for treatment. Her 15-year-old passenger, Landon Michael Brotherton, also from Brainerd, was uninjured.
📝 Incident Details
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Incident Type: Injury
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Case Number (ICR): 25800524
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Date/Time: April 7, 2025, 1:15 PM
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District: 2800 Brainerd
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Location: Highway 10 and County Highway 76, Little Falls Township, Morrison County
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Vehicle Involved: 2017 Kia Sorrento
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Driver: Samantha Lynn Lemke, 35, Brainerd, MN
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Injury Type: Non-life-threatening
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Health Care Facility: CHI St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls
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Passenger: Landon Michael Brotherton, 15, Brainerd, MN
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Passenger Injury: None
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Seat Belts: Both occupants were wearing seat belts
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Airbags Deployed: No
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Alcohol Involved: No
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Road Condition: Dry
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Responding Agencies: Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, Royalton Police Department
📞 Contacts
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Case Information Contact: 218-316-3030
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Media Contact: [Not Provided]
📊 Did You Know?
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In 2023, Minnesota reported over 60,000 traffic crashes, with approximately 400 resulting in fatalities.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation emphasizes the importance of regular vehicle maintenance to prevent mechanical failures that can lead to accidents.
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Highway 10 is a major corridor in Minnesota, and safety enhancements are continually evaluated to reduce accident rates.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.