{"id":73443,"date":"2026-11-14T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73443"},"modified":"2026-11-13T17:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T23:48:11","slug":"crosby-man-charged-with-dwi-after-truck-hits-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crosby-man-charged-with-dwi-after-truck-hits-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Crosby Man Charged With DWI After Truck Hits Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROW WING COUNTY, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Crosby-area man faces a second-degree DWI charge following a single-vehicle crash in Crow Wing County.<\/p>\n

Cory Richard Stirewalt, 49<\/strong>, is charged with a gross misdemeanor after authorities reported a blood alcohol concentration of 0.165.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred on August 12, 2026, near County Roads 30 and 34.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors also cited a previous DWI conviction from 2019.<\/p>\n

Truck Reportedly Strikes Tree<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Crow Wing County deputies responded to a crash around 6:23 p.m.<\/p>\n

The crash happened near the intersection of County Road 30 and County Road 34.<\/p>\n

When deputies arrived, they discovered a blue pickup truck in the north ditch.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that the truck appeared to have struck a tree.<\/p>\n

Deputies contacted Stirewalt at the crash scene.<\/p>\n

Stirewalt reportedly admitted he had been driving the vehicle when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n

He told investigators he had taken the corner too fast and crashed.<\/p>\n

Deputies Report Signs of Alcohol Use<\/h2>\n

During the investigation, a deputy reported smelling alcohol while speaking with Stirewalt.<\/p>\n

The deputy also noticed that Stirewalt’s speech appeared slurred.<\/p>\n

When asked whether he had consumed alcohol, Stirewalt allegedly responded, “too much.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Investigators then conducted a field sobriety test.<\/p>\n

The complaint states the test showed signs of possible alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n

Stirewalt declined a preliminary breath test, according to court documents.<\/p>\n

Investigators then obtained a warrant for a blood sample.<\/p>\n

Blood Test Shows Alleged 0.165 Alcohol Level<\/h2>\n

A blood sample was collected at approximately 8:08 p.m. on August 12.<\/p>\n

The sample was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for laboratory analysis.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, testing showed an alcohol concentration of 0.165<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That result exceeded Minnesota’s standard legal alcohol limit of 0.08 for driving.<\/p>\n

It also exceeded the 0.16 level used as a DWI aggravating factor.<\/p>\n

Previous DWI Conviction Cited<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors cited a previous DWI conviction dated November 18, 2019.<\/p>\n

The earlier case was filed in Crow Wing County under number 18-CR-19-2064<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists the previous conviction and elevated alcohol concentration as two aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a>, second-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Crow Wing County Court Case<\/h2>\n

The new case is filed under number 18-CR-26-3904<\/strong> in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n

Readers can search for the case through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n

Stirewalt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n

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