{"id":73455,"date":"2026-11-14T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-15T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73455"},"modified":"2026-11-13T17:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T23:57:20","slug":"brainerd-man-charged-after-atv-crash-injures-passenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/brainerd-man-charged-after-atv-crash-injures-passenger\/","title":{"rendered":"Brainerd Man Charged After ATV Crash Injures Passenger"},"content":{"rendered":"

CROW WING COUNTY, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Brainerd man faces a criminal charge following an ATV rollover that injured two people in May.<\/p>\n

Craig James Worley, 40, of Brainerd<\/strong>, was charged with gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, a blood test later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.109.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred May 16, 2026, near County Roads 30 and 34 in Crow Wing County.<\/p>\n

ATV Rollover Leaves Two Men Injured<\/h2>\n

Crow Wing County deputies responded to an ATV rollover around 6:21 p.m. on May 16.<\/p>\n

Officers found two adult men with significant injuries near the overturned ATV.<\/p>\n

Emergency medical personnel responded and provided treatment to both men.<\/p>\n

Investigators identified one of the injured men as Worley.<\/p>\n

The second man was identified in the complaint by his initials, SCFC.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not provide additional information about emergency transportation or hospital treatment.<\/p>\n

Driver Allegedly Took Corner Too Fast<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, Worley told investigators that he owned the ATV.<\/p>\n

He stated that the two men had been traveling westbound on a trail after leaving Brainerd.<\/p>\n

Worley reportedly said the ATV took a corner too fast and crashed.<\/p>\n

However, he told investigators he could not remember who was driving.<\/p>\n

The passenger later confirmed that he had been riding on the ATV.<\/p>\n

Investigators also spoke with Worley’s father about events before the crash.<\/p>\n

His father reported seeing Worley driving the ATV with the other man riding as a passenger.<\/p>\n

He also told deputies he had tried to stop the two men from leaving.<\/p>\n

Blood Test Reports 0.109 Alcohol Level<\/h2>\n

During the investigation, a deputy reported that Worley’s eyes appeared bloodshot and watery.<\/p>\n

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

The sample was collected at approximately 8:57 p.m. on May 16.<\/p>\n

It was submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, laboratory analysis found an alcohol concentration of 0.109<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Passenger Reports Broken Ribs<\/h2>\n

On May 19, investigators followed up with the passenger about his injuries.<\/p>\n

The passenger reported suffering broken ribs and road rash on his back.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Worley caused bodily harm by operating the ATV negligently while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

Criminal Vehicular Operation Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Worley faces one gross misdemeanor count under Minnesota Statute 609.2113<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

The case is filed in Crow Wing County District Court under number 18-CR-26-2957<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

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

Worley 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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