TWIN VALLEY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Gary man faces a gross misdemeanor charge following an ATV rollover in rural Norman County.
Andy Tillotson, 44, was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.
According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened overnight on July 26–27, 2026.
The four-wheeler reportedly left County Highway 29 near 400th Street and overturned in a ditch.
Emergency Call Reports Injured ATV Driver
The Norman County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a four-wheeler rollover around 6:05 a.m. July 27.
The crash was reported along County Highway 29 near 400th Street in rural Twin Valley.
Dispatchers were told a person was lying on the ground with potentially serious injuries.
According to the complaint, the reporting party said the driver had not returned home after attending a party.
The caller believed the driver may have been in the ditch since approximately midnight.
Authorities responded to investigate the crash and check on the driver’s condition.
Driver Claims Deer Caused Rollover
Investigators identified the four-wheeler driver as Andy Tillotson of Gary.
According to court documents, Tillotson told investigators that two deer came out and ran into him.
He explained that he had left a park and was heading home for the night.
Investigators examined the crash scene to determine how the four-wheeler had overturned.
The complaint describes evidence suggesting the ATV had been traveling eastbound on County Highway 29.
Authorities believed the vehicle veered off the roadway and entered the ditch.
The ATV then apparently struck a gopher mound before rolling over, according to the complaint.
The filing does not establish whether deer contributed to the crash.
Driver’s License Check Reveals Cancellation
During the investigation, authorities checked Tillotson’s Minnesota driving record.
According to the complaint, his driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety.
Prosecutors allege Tillotson knew about the cancellation when he operated the four-wheeler.
The complaint identifies Highway 29 as the roadway involved in the alleged offense.
Investigators submitted their findings for review, resulting in a gross misdemeanor criminal charge.
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed
Tillotson was charged under Minnesota Statute 171.24, Subdivision 5.
The law addresses operating certain motor vehicles after driving privileges have been canceled or denied for public safety reasons.
Prosecutors must establish the required elements of the charge in court.
A conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The complaint lists only one criminal count arising from the incident.
No impaired-driving charge is listed in the supplied filing.
Case Moves Through Norman County Court
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court number 54-CR-26-233.
The complaint was issued with a summons.
The supplied filing does not provide a final ruling or establish whether Tillotson has entered a plea.
Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Tillotson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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