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Grand Rapids man dead after car crash in Itasca County

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ITASCA COUNTY – A 91-year-old Grand Rapids man was pronounced dead Thursday following a one-car crash in rural Itasca County.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol incident report, on Thursday, July 18, a Dodge Ram towing a boat was traveling north on State Highway 38 and a Buick Century driven by 91-year-old David Wooden of Grand Rapids was traveling west on Clearwater Road.

The Buick was attempting to turn south on Highway 38 when the vehicles collided, the report said. Wooden was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The driver of the Dodge Ram was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not a factor.

Responding agencies included the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Department of Transportation and North Memorial.

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