David Glen Jones Injured in Highway 169 Crash at Shakopee Lake Road in Kathio Township, Minnesota on December 27, 2025

An early morning traffic collision involving two vehicles was reported on December 27, 2025, at the intersection of Highway 169 and Shakopee Lake Road in Kathio Township, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. According to incident documentation, a southbound Subaru WRX and a northbound Volkswagen Jetta made contact after both vehicles took evasive actions when their travel lanes were crossed. Wet road conditions were noted at the time, and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene.

David Glen Jones, age 57, of Isanti, Minnesota, was a passenger in the Volkswagen Jetta and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Mille Lacs Health System for medical treatment. Authorities confirmed that airbags deployed, seat belts were in use, and alcohol was not a contributing factor. The incident involved two vehicles and was later recorded as complete following response by local law enforcement, fire, and medical agencies.