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25-Year-Old Tyler Nynas Killed in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Thomson Township
THOMSON TOWNSHIP, Minn. — The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Barnum man and left another man critically injured Sunday evening in Thomson Township.
Authorities identified the deceased as Tyler Nynas, 25, of Barnum, Minnesota.
The passenger, Alexander Wheeler, 26, also of Barnum, suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to a Duluth hospital following the crash.
According to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 6:29 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, after receiving reports of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Thomson Road and Kangas Road.
When deputies arrived, they discovered a vehicle that had left the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation.
Emergency responders located two occupants inside or near the vehicle.
Tyler Nynas sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alexander Wheeler was seriously injured and transported by LifeLink III air ambulance to Essentia Health Duluth, where he was listed in critical condition.
Investigators confirmed that the crash involved only one vehicle, and no other motorists were involved in the collision.
Authorities have not released information regarding what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway, and it remains unknown whether speed, impairment, weather conditions, or other factors contributed to the crash.
Several emergency agencies assisted the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office during the response, including:
Cloquet Police Department
Minnesota State Patrol
Cloquet Area Fire Distric
Esko Fire Department
Carlton Fire Department
LifeLink III Air Ambulance
First responders worked together to provide emergency medical care, secure the crash scene, and begin the investigation.
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
Officials said additional information may be released as investigators continue to determine what led to the vehicle leaving the roadway.
The death of Tyler Nynas has left family, friends, and the Barnum community mourning a tragic loss, while loved ones continue to hope for the recovery of Alexander Wheeler as he remains hospitalized.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — A 62-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning after a small aircraft crashed in a field in the Whiton community of DeKalb County, Alabama, authorities said.
The victim was identified as Douglas Emge, 62, of Whiton. Emergency crews responded to the crash along County Road 3, where the single-engine aircraft came down behind the Whitton water tank.
According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area following reports of the aircraft crash. DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency Director Michael Posey confirmed that one person died in the incident.
An FAA spokesperson said a Van’s RV-4 crashed in a field near Albertville at approximately 6:50 a.m. The aircraft had only one person aboard, and Emge was the pilot.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the crash, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also participating. Investigators will work to determine what caused the aircraft to go down.
Officials have not released a cause of the crash, and the investigation remains ongoing. Additional information is expected as investigators examine the aircraft, crash site and other available evidence.
The City of Albertville issued a statement mourning Emge, describing him as a longtime and prominent member of the Albertville Regional Airport community.
According to the city, Doug Emge was the face of Albertville Regional Airport for more than 30 years and was the founder and sole owner of Albertville Aviation, which operated the airport’s fixed-base operator, or FBO.
The city said Emge was known for helping pilots, flight crews and passengers who arrived at the airport, providing assistance with fuel, rental cars, lodging and recommendations in the community.
Albertville officials also described Emge as a Marine veteran, pilot, husband, father and grandfather. The city extended its condolences to his wife, Stacy, his family and the staff and colleagues at Albertville Regional Airport.
The City of Albertville said Emge’s contributions to the airport, the city and the wider Sand Mountain community would not soon be forgotten.
Emergency crews and investigators remained at the scene as authorities continued their response.
Officials asked members of the public to avoid the area while emergency personnel work at the crash site and the investigation gets underway.
The cause of the fatal DeKalb County plane crash remains under investigation by the NTSB and FAA.