Eric Spaeth Obituary, Cause of Death – Long Prairie Community Mourns Man Died in Morrison County UTV Crash
Eric John Spaeth, 44, of Long Prairie, Minnesota, died on Sunday evening, October 25, 2026, following a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash in Morrison County. His sudden death has brought sadness to those who knew him as details of the fatal accident were released by the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred on Highway 28 in Culdrum Township, just north of 20th Avenue. A passenger, Nicole Lea Spaeth, 45, also of Long Prairie, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
What Happened to Eric Spaeth?
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Eric Spaeth was driving a 2025 Polaris Ranger XD northbound on Highway 28 at approximately 7:52 p.m. on October 25.
As the vehicle negotiated a left-hand curve, it left the roadway to the right, struck a driveway approach, and rolled over. Both occupants were ejected from the UTV.
Spaeth died as a result of the crash. His passenger, Nicole Lea Spaeth, was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The State Patrol reported that neither occupant was wearing a seat belt or helmet. Road conditions were dry at the time of the incident. Whether alcohol was involved remained pending in the initial report.
Eric Spaeth’s Cause of Death
Eric Spaeth died from injuries sustained in the UTV rollover crash on Highway 28 in Morrison County on October 25, 2026.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that the vehicle left the roadway and rolled after striking a driveway approach. The occupants were ejected during the crash.
Further medical details about Spaeth’s injuries have not been provided in the available report.
Emergency Response
Several local emergency agencies responded to the crash scene. Swanville First Responders, Swanville Fire, Mayo Ambulance, and the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office assisted following the incident.
The Minnesota State Patrol documented the circumstances of the crash, including the vehicle involved, the roadway conditions, and the injuries suffered by the occupants.
Remembering Eric John Spaeth
Eric John Spaeth was 44 years old and lived in Long Prairie, Minnesota. His death in the October 25 crash was a sudden loss, and the incident also left another person with life-threatening injuries.
Additional information about Spaeth’s family, personal life, career, and funeral arrangements was not included in the available crash report. Those details should be shared only when confirmed by relatives or an official obituary notice.
Our thoughts are with Eric Spaeth’s loved ones and everyone affected by this tragic accident. We also wish Nicole Lea Spaeth strength and recovery as she receives care for her injuries.
Information Disclaimer
This article is based on the crash information attributed to the Minnesota State Patrol. Details about the collision, the occupants, and the emergency response are presented as reported. Personal details, funeral arrangements, and further medical information have not been independently established from the material provided.
