Personal Injury Crash
Posted: 06/03/2025
Category: County Sheriff Press Release
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Case Number: 25007155
Date Reported: 05/31/2025 at 5:08 PM
Incident: Personal Injury Crash
Location: Ellis Lake Road NW, east of Douglas County Road 6; Leaf Valley Township
Suspect Information:
Driver: Lucas Nederhoff, Age 19 of Spring Valley, MN
Passenger: Miguel Diaz, Age 18 of Austin, MN
Passenger: Jacob Quitmeyer, Age 19 of Austin, MN
Case Details:
On May 31, 2025 at about 5:08 pm the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a one-vehicle rollover on Ellis Lake Road near Douglas County Road 6 in Leaf Valley Township. It was reported three individuals were able to exit the vehicle on their own but sustained cuts and bruises. The Leaf Valley First Responders and Fire Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies, and North Ambulance responded. It was determined the Ford Ranger pickup being driven by Nederhoff was traveling eastbound on Ellis Lake Road and attempted to pass another eastbound vehicle but lost control on the gravel roadway. The Ford Ranger slid sideways on the roadway and entered the south ditch where it rolled over into an alfalfa field before coming to rest on the passenger side. The two passengers, Diaz and Quitmeyer, were treated and released at the scene by North Ambulance. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. It is believed alcohol and speed were contributing factors in the crash.
Officer: Sgt. Ron Boyden, #209