Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on Saturday, December 7th 2019 at 1:43 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle crash on County Road 8, a mile south of Bena, MN.
Deputies arrived and found that a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado had left the roadway, rolling in the ditch and landing in a swampy area.
The driver, a male, age 60, of St Paul MN and the only occupant of the vehicle was located inside deceased.
The identity of the driver is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The crash investigation continues, and an autopsy is scheduled with the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Assisting at the scene was the Minnesota State Patrol, Leech Lake Ambulance and Federal Dam Fire Department.
