Driver Injured in Cass County Truck Accident
The driver has been identified as George Erroll McKinnon, 64, of New Brighton, who was taken to a Park Rapids hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
George Erroll McKinnon, 64, of New Brighton, was injured in a truck crash on Highway 64 in Cass County on Nov. 5, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
How the Highway 64 Crash Unfolded
The State Patrol said troopers were called to McKinley Township, west of Backus, at 12:10 p.m. Troopers said McKinnon was driving a 2013 Ford Explorer east on Highway 64 toward Highway 87. The State Patrol said the Ford was making a turn to the south to remain on Highway 64 when the driver lost control and the vehicle hit a 2025 Volvo VNR semitrailer. According to the State Patrol, the semitrailer was stopped at the intersection, pointed north on Highway 64.
McKinnon had injuries that were not life-threatening, and he was taken to CHI-St. Joseph's Health in Park Rapids. The semitrailer driver, Floyd Allen Keller, 49, of Bemidji, had no reported injuries. The State Patrol said the road was dry.
What Follows the Minnesota State Patrol Report
The Cass and Hubbard County sheriff's offices assisted at the scene. Crews from North Memorial Health, Nevis ambulance and the Nevis Fire Department were there as well. No charges have been announced.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- brainerddispatch.com, “Backus crash injures 1”
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Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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