The driver and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports 12 off-highway vehicle deaths so far this year.
Culdrum Township, MN - October 26, 2026
The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person died after a UTV rolled over on Highway 28 in Culdrum Township on Sunday evening. The driver and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle, according to the agency.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday evening, October 25, 2026 (reported October 26, 2026)
- Location: Northbound Highway 28 near 20th Avenue, Culdrum Township, about 50 miles northwest of St. Cloud
- Type of crash: UTV rollover
- Vehicles involved: One UTV, a Polaris RANGER XD
- Injuries / fatalities: At least one fatality reported
- Responding agencies: Minnesota State Patrol; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (cited for statistics)
- Reported by: CBS News (WCCO / CBS Minnesota)
Crash Overview
The crash happened shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The agency said the UTV was negotiating a left curve on northbound Highway 28 when it left the roadway to the right.
The vehicle then struck a driveway approach and overturned, the State Patrol said. It is unclear whether one or both riders were killed. The State Patrol was expected to release more information on Monday afternoon.
Figures from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources indicate that, so far this year, twelve people have died in crashes involving off-highway vehicles.
People Involved
The driver, a 44-year-old man, and a passenger, a 45-year-old woman, were both thrown from the UTV. Both are from Long Prairie, according to the report.
Investigation Status
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating. The agency's description of the crash also referenced an occupant who was not wearing a seat belt. Few other details about contributing factors have been reported.