Overview
- Officers responding to an automated mobile phone crash alert around 2 a.m. found a head-on collision at Stacy Trail and Ivywood Trail.
- A Toyota Camry driven by a 14-year-old with two 15-year-old passengers collided with a Toyota 4Runner driven by a 17-year-old with an 18-year-old passenger.
- A 15-year-old passenger from the Camry and the 17-year-old SUV driver died, and three others sustained serious injuries, including one person airlifted from the scene.
- Police reported alcohol was located at the scene and said it may have been a factor as the investigation continues with crash reconstruction support.
- Authorities have not formally released names; the Chisago Lakes Hockey Association identified the 15-year-old who died as Jax Affolter and organized community tributes and support.