Pine River Accident: Driver Killed 2 People While Driving Drunk
A head-on crash in Pine River, Minnesota, has left two people dead and three others with life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday, May 5, at around 12:38 a.m. near the intersection of 24th Street Southwest and 36th Avenue Southwest in Cass County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, alcohol was involved with one of the drivers.
I. Victims Identified in Fatal Pine River Crash
The Pine River crash claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others with life-threatening injuries. The victims have been identified as Royal William Noe, 39, of Hillman, and Heather Faye Ceballos, 50, of Brainerd. Noe was driving the Pontiac that was involved in the head-on collision, while Ceballos was a passenger in the vehicle.
The other three individuals who were injured in the crash are Kyle Daniel Jones, 32, of Bayport, Mandy Marie Tellinghuisen, 30, of Bayport, and Kelly Lee Kuschel, 53, of Pine River. Jones was driving the Ford F150 pickup truck that collided with the Pontiac, and Tellinghuisen was a passenger in the truck. Kuschel was a passenger in the Pontiac.
The State Patrol reported that alcohol was involved with Jones, the driver of the Ford F150 pickup truck. The crash remains under investigation.
| Victim | Age | Home Town |
|---|---|---|
| Royal William Noe | 39 | Hillman |
| Heather Faye Ceballos | 50 | Brainerd |
| Kyle Daniel Jones | 32 | Bayport |
| Mandy Marie Tellinghuisen | 30 | Bayport |
| Kelly Lee Kuschel | 53 | Pine River |
II. Impaired Driver Suspected in HeadOn Collision
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that alcohol was involved with Jones, the driver of the Ford F150 pickup truck. This is a serious allegation, and it is important to remember that Jones is innocent until proven guilty. However, if he is convicted of driving under the influence, he could face serious penalties, including jail time and loss of his license.
Drunk driving is a major problem in the United States. In 2020, there were over 13,000 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in the U.S. That’s an average of one death every 40 minutes.
| Year | Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,142 |
| 2019 | 13,289 |
| 2018 | 13,225 |
If you are caught driving under the influence, you could face serious penalties, including:
- Jail time
- Loss of your license
- Fines
- Community service
- Vehicle impoundment
Don’t drink and drive. It’s not worth the risk.
III. Final Thought
The Pine River crash is a reminder of the devastating consequences of drunk driving. Please never drink and drive. If you are caught driving under the influence, you could face serious penalties, including jail time and loss of your license.
