Traffic & Transit

3 Dead After SUV, Motorcycle Collide at Chisago County Intersection

All three victims have been identified; two were riding the motorcycle and one was driving the SUV.

NORTH BRANCH, MN — Three people were killed June 6 when an SUV and motorcycle collided at a rural intersection about 45 miles north of Minneapolis in North Branch, according to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.

Both riders of the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV was later determined to have died as well.

The victims were identified as Pamela Dunn, 74, of Shell Lake, Wis.; Shelby Walker, 33, of Harris; and Samantha Troff, 33, of Harris.

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The crash was reported at 6:59 p.m. at Lincoln Trail (County Road 14) and Hillshire Avenue.

The Chisago County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, North Branch Fire Department, Lakes Region EMS, and a LifeLink air ambulance responded. The air ambulance was canceled while en route.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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