Driver Dies After Crashing into Minnesota Laundromat

Carlton, MN (KROC-AM News)- A motorist lost his life after crashing into a Minnesota laundromat earlier this week. 

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A news release issued by the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the crash around 8:30 Wednesday night. The business was occupied at the time of the deadly collision. 

The deadly incident occurred at Carlton Laundry in the City of Carlton, which is about 20 miles southwest of Duluth. 

Authorities say a pick-up driven by 48-year-old Adam Forsythe of Grand Lake Township was traveling east on Hwy. 210 when it left the road and struck the building. 

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First responders removed Forsythe from the vehicle and began providing life-saving care. Forsythe was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries. 

The people inside of the laundromat were not hurt. Officials say the building suffered heavy damage. 

Law enforcement suspects impairment was involved in the fatality, the news release says. 

The deadly incident is under investigation by the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office and Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. 

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