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Brook Park man dies in Kanabec County fatal crash

Updated: Aug 6

A Brook Park man died in a fatal Kanabec County crash on Tuesday afternoon.


According to the state patrol incident report, a Chevy Silverado pickup was traveling westbound on Highway 23 in Whited Township around 12:15.


A Cadillac Eldorado coupe was heading eastbound. The Silverado attempted to pass a semi, and both vehicles swerved to the south shoulder and collided head-on.


The driver of the Cadillac, a 59-year-old Brook Park resident, died as a result of the crash.


The driver of the Silverado was identified as 16-year-old Timothy Simrell of Hutchinson. He was treated at Welia Hospital Mora for non-life threatening injuries.


The state patrol reported that the crash involved an un-belted vehicle occupant. Both the driver and passenger of the Silverado were wearing seatbelts.


The Kanabec County Sheriff's Office also assisted at the scene.


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