View Press Release
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
SUBJECT: Traffic Accident Involving Injuries - (Update)
BY: DPD Public Information Officer Ron Tinsley (218) 391-1510
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Traffic Accident Involving Injuries - (Update)
CASE NO.: 15005661
INCIDENT DATE: 1/9/2015
INCIDENT TIME: 10:18 a.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: 8500 Block of Grand Avenue
Update:
On January 9th, 2015 at 1018 a.m., Duluth police responded to the 8500 block of Grand
Avenue for a vehicle crash with injuries involving 3 vehicles. A 1997 Jeep Cherokee was
traveling west on Grand Avenue when it lost control and crossed over into the eastbound lanes where it
was struck by a 2013 Nissan Rogue. Immediately after the first collision, a 3rd vehicle also traveling
eastbound also struck the Jeep. A 30 year old Duluth man identified as Brandon James Huseby who was
driving the jeep was transported to Essentia Health with life-threating injuries. A 28 year old Duluth
woman who was driving the Nissan was identified as Cassandra Mae Hancock. Hancock was
transported to Essentia Health with minor injuries. The driver of the 3rd Vehicle, a 79 year old Duluth
man identified as Sam Miscevich who was driving a Cadillac was uninjured. All parties involved were
wearing seatbelts. Drug or alcohol impairment is not suspected on any driver. The investigation into
this crash is on-going. If anyone witnessed this crash; please contact Sergeant Ryan Morris at (218) 730-
5655. No further information is available at this time.
