Two Hibbing residents died and a third was injured late Saturday night when the side of their vehicle was struck by another vehicle in Sauk Rapids, Minn., authorities reported Monday. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested.
Kevin Davey, 51, and Kathy Davey, 45, both of Hibbing, died when their vehicle traveling north on Benton Drive was struck broadside by a vehicle traveling west on Second Street North, the Sauk Rapids Police Department reported.
The two were seated in the front of their vehicle. A third occupant of the vehicle, Krista Miller, 25, also of Hibbing, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital where she was reported in good condition Monday.
The driver of the other vehicle, Tom Souvannaphong, 22, of St. Cloud, was treated at the St. Cloud Hospital and arrested on charges of criminal vehicular operation. Police said alcohol is likely a factor in the crash, but the investigation is ongoing and officials are waiting for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to determine Souvannaphong’s blood alcohol content.
WDIO-TV reported that Kevin and Kathy Davey were active in the local auto racing community - the Iron Range Racing Association and Hibbing Raceway.
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Association President Rudy Aho told WDIO that Kevin Davey was a past president of the association and a former driver; Kathy Davey was serving as association treasurer. Friends said they were in Sauk Rapids to watch Kathy’s son race at the track there, WDIO reported; Krista Miller is Kathy Davey’s daughter.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Davey-Miller family and friends," Hibbing Raceway posted on its Facebook page. "We have lost two great people who were loved by many and have done a lot for the racing community."
