Fatal vehicle crash incident

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St. Louis County Sheriff's Office News Release

Incident Date:10/27/16

Incident Time: 12:45 AM

Incident Location:Hwy 21 & Moss Ridge Road, Morse Township (south of Ely)

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Name: Jacob Forsman

Name: Carter Manning

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Age: 21

Age: 22

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Address: Ely

Address: Beaver Bay

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Incident Summary:

On 10/27/2016 at around 12:45 AM, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle crash on Hwy 21 in Morse Township.  The vehicle was traveling north on Hwy 21 when it left the roadway and over turned in the ditch striking a power pole.  Jacob Forsman exited the pick up truck and came into contact with a live electrical wire and was dead at the scene.  The other occupant sustained injuries, but unknown extent at this time and was transported to the Ely Hospital.  The incident remains under investigation at this time.

Assisting Agencies

Ely Police Dept., Minnesota State Patrol, Ely Fire Dept., Ely Ambulance, Morse Fire Dept. and Morse First Responders

Authority:         Sgt Toma                              Date:    10/27/16                    Time: 7:30 AM

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