Sabin Crash Kills 78-Year-Old Dennis Lass

Sabin (trfnews.i234.me) — A 78-year-old Sabin man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Clay County.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Dennis Lass of Sabin.

The crash happened Friday, September 11, north of Sabin.

Emergency crews were called shortly before 9:00 a.m.

The collision happened at 70th Street South and 50th Avenue South.

Investigators Say Driver Missed Stop Sign

Authorities identified the other driver as 39-year-old Kyle Schlicht of West Fargo.

Investigators say Schlicht failed to stop at a stop sign before the vehicles collided.

Authorities have not announced any charges related to the crash.

The investigation remains active.

More information about the agency handling the investigation is available through the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

First responders found one driver thrown from his vehicle after the crash.

He landed in a ditch near the intersection.

Emergency crews immediately began lifesaving efforts.

Despite those efforts, Lass died from his injuries.

Schlicht was conscious and speaking with first responders after the collision.

A Sanford ambulance transported him to an area hospital.

Officials have not released details about the extent of his injuries.

Authorities initially withheld the drivers’ names while relatives were notified.

The sheriff’s office later confirmed Lass was the person who died.

Investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the collision.

No additional information about the investigation has been released.

Drivers can also find statewide crash information through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.

Further information could be released as investigators complete their work.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.