Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Brainerd Lakes Claims Minnesota Man

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Baxter, Minnesota
Hwy. 371 and Pine Beach Rd
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Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Baxter Minnesota in Baxter, Minnesota: A 53‑year‑old motorcyclist from Baxter, Minnesota was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Hwy. 371 and Pine Beach Rd. in Brainerd Lakes on a Thursday morning before 4:50 a.m. The motorcycle was making a left turn from northbound Hwy. 371 while the pickup was traveling south on the four‑lane highway. Pickup driver Todd Daniel Grimsley, also from Baxter, survived with no injuries and had no alcohol in his system.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Brainerd Lakes Claims Minnesota Man

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