Tammy Drake Killed in Thomson Township, Minnesota Crash on December 26, 2025

On the morning of December 26, 2025, a two-vehicle collision in Thomson Township, Minnesota, resulted in the deaths of Tammy Drake and her husband, Anthony Drake, both 57, of Oronoco. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. near the intersection of Canosia and East Stark roads, involving a Chevrolet Impala and a GMC Sierra pickup truck. Emergency responders pronounced the Drakes deceased at the scene, while two passengers in the truck, including a 1-year-old child, were transported to Community Memorial Hospital with injuries of undetermined severity.

The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash. At this stage, authorities have not released information regarding contributing factors, though investigations in similar cases typically consider driver behavior, vehicle conditions, and environmental factors. The investigation remains active as law enforcement officials work to determine liability and establish a detailed account of events.