Authorities are investigating the death of a person found inside a burning car near Hwy. 15 early Monday, according to a news release issued Thursday by Waite Park Police Chief David Bentrud.
1 found dead in car after fire in Waite Park
Authorities were initially unable to identify the victim but are now working to notify next of kin.
June 2, 2022 at 5:56PM
Police and firefighters responded to a car fire in the 1500 block of County Road 6, just north of Interstate 94, a few minutes before 1 a.m. Monday.
The vehicle and body were so badly damaged authorities were unable to identify the victim or the make of the vehicle. As of Thursday, authorities had identified the victim and were working to notify the family, according to Bentrud, who said more details will be released in the coming days.
The State Fire Marshal and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are assisting in the investigation.
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