OAKDALE / WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash that took the life of 19-year-old Gordon David Alvin Cassey Elliot Jr. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday night, November 10, 2026.
The tragic incident occurred along Interstate 694 in Oakdale, leaving family, friends, and the Minneapolis community grieving a young life taken far too soon.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred as a Toyota Highlander was traveling southbound on Interstate 694. For reasons that remain under investigation, the SUV left the roadway near 15th Street, rolled over, struck a sound barrier, and eventually came to rest in a ditch.
Gordon was identified as the sole occupant of the vehicle. Authorities reported that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. Sadly, he died as a result of the crash.
At just 19 years old, Gordon had so much of life still ahead of him. His passing is a painful reminder of how quickly circumstances can change and how precious every life is.
Behind his name was a young man whose life mattered and whose future held possibilities that will now remain unwritten. His loss leaves a deep sadness for those who knew him and everyone affected by this tragedy.
As the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation, thoughts and condolences are with Gordon’s loved ones during this difficult time.
May Gordon David Alvin Cassey Elliot Jr. rest in peace, and may his family and friends find strength and comfort in the days ahead.
