(KNSI) — The Minnesota State Patrol says a Waite Park man has died after crashing his SUV Friday morning.
According to the preliminary crash report, 24-year-old John Linarez was heading north on Highway 23 just after 6:00 when he lost control of his Toyota Tacoma and went off the road, crashing into a utility box and business sign near 35th Avenue Northeast. He died at the scene.
No other vehicles were involved. Crash investigators say the road was wet at the time and Linarez was not wearing his seatbelt.
Details in this story are current and correct at the time of publication, though the incident report may change without notice.
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