Harry Welter
| Harry Welter | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1937 Saint Michael, Minnesota, U.S. |
| December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 | |
| Cause of death | Traffic collision |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 👶 Children | 3 |
Harry Welter was born April 24, 1937. He served as Saint Michael mayor from 1987 to 1991.[1][2]
Death
At about 7 p.m. on December 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 were 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
The deputy involved has been with the sheriff's office since September 2020 and was put on paid administrative leave.
References
- ↑ "Former Mayor Hit, Killed By Wright County Deputy In St. Michael". St. Michael, MN Patch. 2021-12-27. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ↑ "Retired MN Chief Fatally Struck By Sheriff". FOX 9. 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ↑ Turtinen, Melissa (2021-12-29). "Former mayor was lying on driveway when deputy ran him over, officials say". Bring Me The News. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ↑ "Fmr. St. Michael Mayor, 84, Fatally Struck In Driveway By Deputy Responding To Emergency". CBS Minnesota. 2021-12-27. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
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