Tractor-trailer rollover

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE



Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov

Gordon Ramsay
Sheriff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 21, 2026
Media Contact: Sgt. Ryan Smith

(218) 471-7681

Semi tractor-trailer rollover

On September 21st, 2026, at approximately 11:49 P.M., the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to a semi tractor-trailer rollover near the 4800 Block of Highway 21 in Embarrass Township. The caller reported a lone male occupant who sustained a head injury. 

Deputies and medical first responders arrived on scene to assist. During their investigation, it was learned a 58-year-old male from Blackduck, MN was the driver and owner of the tractor-trailer. The driver sustained minor injuries to the head area and was treated by area first responders. The driver stated a vehicle pulled out in front of him which caused him to swerve and lose control. The tractor-trailer then went into the ditch and overturned. The cargo on board were large railroad ties. The male was transported by area ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver's name is being withheld pending formal charges. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident. The driver was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. A Minnesota State Patrol commercial vehicle inspector will be investigating the accident. 

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was assisted by local fire départements and ambulance service. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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