UPDATE: Drive inhaled toxic substance prior to crashing into Casey’s General Store in Moorhead

No one else was injured during the incident.

UPDATE: The Moorhead Police Department determined that the man responsible for crashing into a Casey’s General Store on August 9 had inhaled cans of compressed air prior to the crash.

Police believe the toxic substance was a contributing factor in the crash that caused significant damage to the Casey’s building.

The man, 30-year-old Gage Robert Durbin, was cited for reckless driving, prohibited use of a toxic substance and seatbelt required.

Durbin was taken to a local hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.

 

 

MOORHEAD, Minn.–A driver was taken to a local hospital Sunday evening after crashing into a Casey’s General Store.

The incident occurred at 1702 30th Ave S at approximately 8:04 p.m.

Moorhead Police say the driver was traveling east on 30th Ave S when the vehicle swerved and impacted the west side of the Casey’s building. The Casey’s building sustained a significant amount of damage.

FM Ambulance transported the driver to a local hospital. No one else was injured during the incident.

Police are still investigating what caused the driver to crash into the store.

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