Brainerd man killed after striking tree in Crow Wing County

A Brainerd man was killed after striking a tree with his vehicle Friday evening in Crow Wing County. 

Crow Wing County fatal crash

What we know:

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, just before 7 p.m. a 56-year-old man was driving westbound on Highway 18. 

The man then went off the road and hit a tree. 

Authorities say the man died at the scene. No one else was involved in the crash.

What we don't know:

Authorities did not say when led up to the crash. 

The Source: A Minnesota State Patrol crash report. 

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