{"id":7609,"date":"2026-01-08T13:27:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=7609"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:27:26","slug":"red-lake-county-fatal-hwy-59-head-on-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/red-lake-county-fatal-hwy-59-head-on-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Lake County: Fatal Hwy 59 Head-On Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Red Lake County, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A fatal two-vehicle crash was reported on Highway 59 in Emardville Township on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

Where it happened<\/h2>\n

The crash was reported at 6:51 a.m. It happened on Highway 59 near milepost 344, according to officials.<\/p>\n

What officials say happened<\/h2>\n

Officials say a 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup was traveling southbound on Highway 59. A 2023 Freightliner semi tractor was traveling northbound on Highway 59.<\/p>\n

Officials say the vehicles collided in a head-on crash.<\/p>\n

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Red Lake County: Fatal Hwy 59 Head-On Crash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Road conditions<\/h2>\n

Officials listed the road condition as snow and ice. Drivers were urged to slow down in winter conditions.<\/p>\n

You can check current road conditions at Minnesota 511<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drivers identified<\/h2>\n

The Nissan Frontier driver who died was identified as Gunner Thorpe, 18, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The Freightliner driver was identified as Robert Grant Nichols, 61, of LaPorte, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Injuries<\/h2>\n

The crash is classified as fatal in the incident report. The report lists Nichols with no injuries.<\/p>\n

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Response and investigation<\/h2>\n

Several agencies responded, including Plummer Fire Department, Red Lake County Sheriff\u2019s Office, and Oklee Ambulance.<\/p>\n

Officials say the information is believed to be complete. The report was last updated on Jan. 8, 2026.<\/p>\n

For general traffic safety information, visit the Minnesota State Patrol<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to contact investigators<\/h2>\n

Anyone with information can contact officials at 218-683-8410.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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