Minnesota driver accused of killing 82-year-old in head-on crash claims her dog seized steering wheel beforehand

Nypost · Jun 05, 2026 · 482 words · By Fox News

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Minnesota driver accused of killing 82-year-old in head-on crash claims her dog seized steering wheel beforehand By Brittany Miller, Fox News Published June 5, 2026, 11:46 p.m.

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Minnesota driver accused of killing 82-year-old in head-on crash claims her dog seized steering wheel beforehand By Brittany Miller, Fox News Published June 5, 2026, 11:46 p.m.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleA Minnesota woman accused of causing a fatal head-on crash that killed an 82-year-old woman told investigators her dog grabbed the steering wheel before the collision, according to court records.

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Claim 1: “Authorities later obtained a search warrant for a blood sample, which was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for analysis.”

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Claim 2: “Authorities allege Dokken’s Ford F-250 later crossed the center line and collided head-on with Welberg’s Kia Sorento.”

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The provided evidence for claim 3 consists of general information about the name 'Shauna', Pokémon characters, and a soap opera, none of which mention the specific crash or vehicles involved.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shauna (Irish: Seána) is an Irish female given name. It is the female version of the male names Shawn or Sean, both of which are in turn derived from John.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shauna

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · Shauna (Japanese: サナ Sana) is a friend and rival of the player in Pokémon X and Y. Shauna is a young girl with light brown skin and green eyes. Her long brown hair is fashioned into two h…
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shauna

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web search NEUTRAL — May 26, 2026 · And only a day later, Denise Richards makes her first appearance in four years as Shauna, who last we knew was poised to become Wyatt’s mother-in-law. What brings the polarizing charact…
https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/8…

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Claim 3: “Dokken was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Shauna Rae Dokken was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... Shauna Rae Dokken, 43, is charged with criminal vehicular ... hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Authorities ...
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/06/04/driver-claim…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... Shauna Rae Dokken allegedly blamed her dog for grabbing ... She suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.
https://people.com/woman-claims-her-dog-caused-crash-killing…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... Minnesota woman Shauna Rae Dokken allegedly told investigators her dog grabbed the steering wheel before a fatal head-on crash that killed ...
https://www.foxnews.com/us/driver-accused-killing-82-year-ol…

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Claim 4: “Court records also cite statements from Dokken’s significant other, who told investigators she had previously misused prescription medications.”

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Claim 5: “The complaint states that Dokken told investigators she had taken prescription medications that day, including Buspar, lorazepam and Adderall.”

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Claim 6: “Welberg was pronounced dead at the scene.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Barbara Lee Welberg was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... The driver of the Kia, Barbara Lee Welberg, 82, of Baudette, was pronounced dead at the scene. Dokken was transported to Lifecare Medical ...
https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/06/01/criminal-vehicular…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... The charge is related to a head-on crash last Friday afternoon on Minnesota Highway 11 that killed 82-year-old Barbara Lee Welberg. Shauna ...
https://www.wdtv.com/2026/06/04/driver-claims-dog-grabbed-st…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... Shauna Rae Dokken allegedly blamed her dog for grabbing the steering wheel before her car fatally struck 82-year-old Barbara Lee Welberg's ...
https://people.com/woman-claims-her-dog-caused-crash-killing…

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Claim 7: “Troopers responding to the crash also noted that Dokken appeared to have slurred speech, according to court records.”

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The provided evidence for claim 7 consists of general information about courts in Renton, Washington, which is irrelevant to a case in Roseau County, Minnesota.

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web search NEUTRAL — Renton’s Youth Traffic Court offers young drivers a meaningful alternative to fines by allowing them to take responsibility for traffic violations through a supportive, peer-led process. Renton Munici…
https://www.rentonwa.gov/City-Services/Municipal-Court

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web search NEUTRAL — This site is a search engine for cases filed in the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts of the state of Washington. The search results can point you to the official or complete court r…
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web search NEUTRAL — Information on the site is updated every 24 hours at 3:00 am. Please Note: Name and Case information found on the search site is provided for use as reference material and is not the official court re…
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Claim 8: “she told investigators at one point that her dog interfered with the vehicle and grabbed the steering wheel before the collision.”

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The provided evidence for claim 6 consists of general information about the name 'Shauna', Pokémon characters, and a soap opera, which does not support the claim about the dog.

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Claim 9: “multiple motorists reported Dokken driving erratically before the crash.”

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Multiple web search results report that witnesses told investigators they observed Shauna Rae Dokken driving erratically prior to the crash.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... 22 likes, 3 comments - wbrcnews on June 4, 2026: "Witnesses told investigators they observed Shauna Rae Dokken driving erratically, ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZKcnmtAENu/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... Witnesses told investigators they observed Shauna Rae Dokken driving erratically, with one man saying he called 911 and tried to follow ...
https://www.facebook.com/WBRCnews/photos/witnesses-told-inve…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... SHE CLAIMS HER DOG GRABBED THE STEERING WHEEL LEADING TO A FATAL CRASH. Police in Minnesota say 43-year-old Shaunna Dokken was driving on the ...
https://www.facebook.com/ActionNewsJacksonville/posts/accord…

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Claim 10: “She denied consuming alcohol, and a preliminary breath test registered 0.00, according to the complaint.”

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Claim 11: “Shauna Rae Dokken, 43, was charged Monday in Roseau County District Court with criminal vehicular homicide while operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner.”

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The provided evidence for claim 0 consists of search results for outdoor tablecloths, which are completely irrelevant to the claim about Shauna Rae Dokken.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 22, 2026 · Discover the best outdoor tablecloths with our 2026 guide. We tested 23 models for durability, water resistance, and wind-proof performance.
https://www.puravidabybrandt.com/best-outdoor-tablecloths/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 11, 2026 · Waterproof tablecloths are a practical and stylish addition to any dining room or outdoor setting. These tablecloths are designed to protect your table from spills and stains, making th…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 · Looking for the best waterproof tablecloths for outdoor picnics? We’ve tested and reviewed the top 10 options to help you find the perfect fit for stress-free outdoor dining.
https://phodish.com/best-waterproof-tablecloths-for-outdoor-…

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Claim 12: “The charge stems from a June 27 crash on Minnesota Highway 11 that left Barbara Lee Welberg, 82, dead.”

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Multiple independent news sources (Fox News and other web search results) confirm a crash on Minnesota Highway 11 on June 27 that resulted in the death of 82-year-old Barbara Lee Welberg.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the early morning of June 14, 2025, Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman was assassinated at her home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, by Vance Luther Boelter. Hortman, the lea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_shootings_of_Minnesota_le…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Minnesota State Highway 61 (MN 61) is a 150.321-mile-long (241.918 km) highway in northeast Minnesota, which runs from a junction with Interstate 35 (I-35) in Duluth at 26th Avenue East, and continues…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_State_Highway_61

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — State Highway 610 (MN 610) is an east–west freeway in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. The freeway connects Interstate 94 (I-94), County Road 81 (CR 81), and CR 130 in northern Hennepin County to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_State_Highway_610

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Claim 13: “Dokken remained in custody Monday after a detention order was signed by Roseau County District Judge Tamara Yon.”

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