NEWS RELEASE
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office
May 13, 2024
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 5-12-2024 at approximately 1:21 pm, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a truck versus ATV. The incident occurred at the intersection of 30th Street and 60th Avenue, approximately one mile east of Upsala, MN in Elmdale Township.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Samantha Robideaux of Bowlus, MN was traveling east on 30th Street in a Chevrolet Silverado. An ATV driven by 55-year-old Terry Theis of Bowlus, MN was traveling north on 60th Avenue. Theis went through the stop sign at the intersection and was struck by Robideaux. Theis was pronounced deceased at the scene, Robideaux was not injured.
Sheriff Shawn Larsen stated that these types of incidents impact all of us to include family, friends, law enforcement and emergency personnel who respond to these scenes. With warmer weather upon us, there is increased traffic on our roadways, especially with the influx of recreational vehicles and motorcycles. Just a reminder to exercise caution, stay alert, avoid distractions, avoid driving under the influence, and follow the speed limit and all traffic laws. Safety needs to be everyone’s top priority.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the MN State Patrol, Upsala Fire Department, Upsala First Response Team, Life Link III and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.