SUV Hits Two Bicyclists, Killing One In Douglas County

CARLOS, Minn. (WCCO/AP) — The driver of an SUV crashed into two bicyclists in Douglas County, killing one of them and injuring the other, according to sheriff's officials.

The two riders and a third bicyclist were southbound on county Road 9 near Carlos about 10 p.m. Tuesday when the crash occurred.

One bicyclist, identified as 14-year-old Blake Lee Nohre, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second bicyclist was flown to Hennepin County Medical Center, authorities said. The third bicyclist was not injured.

The SUV driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, the sheriff's office said in a statement. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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