Man Killed, Teen Critically Hurt in Isanti County Head-On Crash

Apr 22

A 64-year-old man was killed and a 17-year-old was critically injured in a head-on crash Monday night on Highway 65 in Isanti County.

The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened just after 11 p.m. near 389th Avenue Northeast in Stanchfield Township, when a southbound Chrysler Town & Country crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with a Ford F-150.

Kenneth Michael Snyder, of Braham, was driving the Chrysler and was not wearing a seat belt. He died at the scene, authorities have confirmed. His vehicle’s airbags deployed and authorities noted there was no indication that alcohol played a role in the crash.

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The teen driver of the Ford pickup, identified as Kalen Nicholas Frederick Kluge, also of Braham, suffered life-threatening injuries. He was wearing a seat belt and was airlifted by North Memorial AirCare to Hennepin County Medical Center. An update on his condition was not available as of Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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