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Harry Welter was born April 24, 1937,He served as Saint Michael mayor from 1987 to 1991.[1][2]
Harry Welter | |
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| Born | March 24, 1937 Saint Michael, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 2021 |
| Cause of death | Traffic collision |
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| Children | 3 |
Death
editAt about 7 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2021 a Saint Michael deputy was responding to an "unknown" medical call when he hit Welter. According to the sheriff's office's update, the deputy arrived and "did not see the victim on the ground in the unlit driveway," adding the deputy pulled in and "made contact with the victim at slow speed causing injury.[3]
The State Patrol report said road conditions as snowy and icy. The involved deputy was wearing a seatbelt and was unharmed. No alcohol was involved.[4]
Harry was transported to Maple Grove Hospital by ambulance, but died from his injuries
Investigation
editThe deputy involved has been with the sheriff's office since September 2020 and was put on paid administrative leave
References
edit- ^ "Former Mayor Hit, Killed By Wright County Deputy In St. Michael". St. Michael, MN Patch. December 27, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Retired MN Chief Fatally Struck By Sheriff". FOX 9. December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Turtinen, Melissa (December 29, 2021). "Former mayor was lying on driveway when deputy ran him over, officials say". Bring Me The News. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Fmr. St. Michael Mayor, 84, Fatally Struck In Driveway By Deputy Responding To Emergency". CBS Minnesota. December 27, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2024.