Connor Doane Hospitalized After Fatal Teen Crash in Chisago City, Minnesota – October 26, 2025

On October 26, 2025, authorities in Chisago City, Minnesota, reported a devastating head-on collision that left two teenagers dead and three others injured. Among the injured was 15-year-old Connor Doane, who sustained multiple injuries in the crash that occurred near Stacy Trail and Ivywood Trail just before 2 a.m. Saturday. According to statements from his mother, Terra Balow, Doane had been involved in the crash on his 15th birthday and remains hospitalized, where his room has been decorated in celebration as he continues recovery.

The incident involved two vehicles carrying five teenage boys. Alcohol was reportedly found at the scene, and investigators believe it may have been a factor in the crash. The Chisago Lakes community has since gathered to mourn the victims, with memorials placed at the crash site and public tributes shared across social media. Local authorities continue to investigate the cause and circumstances surrounding the collision.