19-year-old killed in crash near Bemidji

At approximately 10:40 am on Tuesday, the Beltrami County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash approximately 11 miles north of Bemidji.

Upon deputies’ arrival at the intersection of Bemidji Road NE and Island View Drive NE, it was determined that two single-occupant vehicles were involved in the crash. An adult female was transported to the Sanford Emergency Department in Bemidji. Her condition is unknown at this time.

The occupant of the other vehicle, a 19-year-old male was extricated from his vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. The names of those involved are being withheld pending family notification.

This crash is currently under investigation by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. Bemidji Ambulance Service, Bemidji Fire Department, North Country First Responders, Minnesota Department of Resources Conservation Officers, and the Minnesota State Patrol assisted at the scene.