Overview

• Steven Frane Bailey pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree murder and three counts of felony vehicular operation for the September 2024 crash.
• The crash, which occurred at the Park Tavern patio in St. Louis Park, killed Kristina Folkerts and Gabriel Harvey and injured at least a dozen others.
• Bailey, who had a blood alcohol content of .335—over four times the legal limit—admitted his actions were dangerous and showed disregard for human life.
• Bailey’s plea deal includes a recommended sentence of 25–30 years in prison, with the state seeking the maximum term; sentencing is scheduled for July 28, 2025.
• The case has prompted legislative action, with the Minnesota House passing stricter DUI laws for repeat offenders, now under review in the Senate.