Polk County Sheriff’s accident report
From: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Re: 26000917 Motor Vehicle Crash Injury
On 10/12/2026 at approximately 1500 hours, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 150th St SW and 390th Ave SW, in rural East Grand Forks.
A 2000 Kenworth semi-tractor pulling an empty trailer driven by Christopher Bristlin, 24, of Karlstad, MN was driving eastbound on 150th St SW when it collided with a 2006 Kenworth straight box style sugar beet truck being driven by Drew Baune, 33, of Menahga, MN which was entering the intersection from 390th Ave SW. Both vehicles entered the north ditch after the crash.
Bristlin sustained minor injuries and was transported to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Baune was uninjured.
Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
Assisting agencies include MN State Patrol, East Grand Forks Police Department, East Grand Forks Fire Department, and Altru Ambulance.
No further information will be released at this time.