Elk River man, 21, dies in crash northwest of Twin Lakes

The wreck occurred late at night over the weekend, according to the medical examiner's office.

July 9, 2017 at 5:47PM

A motorist died in a crash late at night over the weekend in Elk River, authorities said Sunday.

The wreck occurred early Saturday and the driver died about 3:20 a.m. at Hennepin County Medical Center, according to the medical examiner's office.

The victim was identified as Luke A. Mogler, 21, who lived in Elk River roughly 5 miles from the crash scene.

Police have yet to disclose the circumstances surrounding the wreck, which occurred on Twin Lakes Road NW., just northwest of Twin Lakes.

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