A 69-year-old Chaska man was killed and his wife was seriously injured after a Ford Bronco allegedly ran a stop sign and crashed into their Mazda Miata in Jordan, Minnesota, on Sunday evening.
Police responded to the intersection of Old Highway 169 Boulevard and Aberdeen Avenue at about 7:40 p.m. on September 27 after receiving reports of a serious two-vehicle crash. Witnesses told investigators the Bronco was traveling westbound at what appeared to be highway speed and did not slow down before entering the intersection.
The Miata was carrying a married couple from the area. The 69-year-old driver was found unresponsive when officers arrived and was pronounced dead at the scene. His 65-year-old wife, who was riding as a passenger, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Bronco was identified as 38-year-old Drew David Bergman of Jordan. He was the only person in the Bronco and reportedly declined medical transportation after the crash.
Police Say Driver Showed Signs of Impairment
Investigators said they noticed several signs that led them to suspect Bergman had been drinking. Officers reported a strong odor of alcohol, slow speech, red and glassy eyes, and an unsteady gait.
Witnesses also told police that the Miata had stopped at the intersection before proceeding, while the Bronco allegedly continued through the stop sign without braking.
During the investigation, officers searched the Bronco and reported finding 27 open, empty or partially empty alcoholic-beverage containers. The criminal complaint states that the containers included numerous 50-milliliter bottles of 99 Brand distilled spirits and Fireball whiskey. An additional empty Fireball container was reportedly found in the rear cargo area.
Police obtained a warrant for a blood sample from Bergman. The sample was collected roughly two hours after the crash and submitted for chemical testing. The results were still pending in the latest reports.
Charges Filed After Fatal Collision
Bergman now faces multiple felony charges connected to the crash, including two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and two counts of criminal vehicular operation. He is also facing a misdemeanor charge related to Minnesota’s open-bottle law.
The allegations stem from the circumstances of the collision and the evidence collected afterward. Bergman has not been convicted of the charges and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Investigators also cited previous impaired-driving cases involving Bergman. Recent charging information identifies a Wisconsin incident from 2016 and a North Dakota impaired-driving case from December 2025. The North Dakota case reportedly ended in a guilty plea.
The deadly crash remains under investigation as authorities await the results of the blood testing. The identity of the 69-year-old victim has not been publicly released in the latest reports, while his wife continues to recover from the injuries she suffered in the collision.
