State Patrol ID’s Minnesota Man Who Died in Brainerd Lakes Area Car-Train Collision

Brainerd, MN (MinnesotaNow)- The State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal vehicle-pickup truck collision.

It happened in the Brainerd Lakes area shortly before 6:30 Tuesday morning. The State Patrol identified the motorist on Wednesday morning.

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37-Year-Old Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Car-Train Collision Near Brainerd

The deadly collision occurred at railroad crossing located on West Gull River Rd., which is about eight miles west of Brainerd.

37-year-old Keith Michael Donovan of Brainerd was identified as the car’s only occupant. The State Patrol indicates he was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was not wearing a seatbelt and not under the influence of alcohol, according to the state crash report.

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