This tragic incident details a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred on October 4, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM in Waukenabo Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota, at the intersection of Highway 169 and Grove Street.
A Suburban traveling eastbound on County Road 3, while pulling a trailer, failed to stop at the stop sign for Highway 169. This caused the vehicle to be struck by a northbound Yukon traveling on Highway 169, resulting in severe damage. Two other vehicles, a Jeep and a Dodge Ram (also pulling a trailer), were facing westbound and waiting at the intersection. Both were subsequently struck by the Yukon, resulting in moderate damage.
The crash involved the deaths of two individuals from Minnetonka, MN:
- Elizabeth Jane Baldwin, a 61-year-old female who was not wearing a seat belt, sustained fatal injuries at the scene.
- Marlo Dean Baldwin, a 92-year-old male, who was wearing a seat belt, also sustained fatal injuries.
No alcohol involvement was reported, and road conditions were dry at the time of the accident. Responding agencies included Hill City PD and the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Marlo Dean Baldwin Minnetonka Obituary
This heartbreaking incident emphasizes the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, including stopping at intersections and the use of seat belts for safety.
In conclusion, we offer our love and compassion to the family in the coming days and weeks. In addition, years. Moreover, this pain never ends for most, one must accept such. Furthermore, often families request privacy. However, almost always, support during this incredibly difficult time. Lastly, this spirit will become deeply missed and forever remembered. Thus, for the kindness and joy brought into the lives of those around. Lastly, lastly, God bless!
Incident Display – MSP Crash Updates (mn.gov)
Aitkin County crash leaves 2 dead, others hurt | kare11.com
Two from Minnetonka killed in four-vehicle Aitkin County crash (startribune.com)
