Schuneman, of Maple Grove, was in the passenger seat and died at the scene. Thursday, Judge Regina Chu sentenced Blue to seven-and-a-half years (90 months) in prison 42 months on one count and 48 months on the other in line with what prosecutors recommended. Mack Motzko was a 2020 graduate of St. ORONO, Minn. -- The driver accused in the late-night crash that killed two men with deep ties to the Minnesota hockey community has turned himself in to police. We see that you have javascript disabled. On Wednesday afternoon, James David Blue, 51, appeared at the Orono Police Department, where he was arrested on probable cause of two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. Crews remained on scene until around 12:30 this morning. Cloud hockey community mourns death of former Cathedral player Mack Motzko, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She testified that they were at a red light on North Main Street in Jamestown waiting to make a right-hand turn on to Sixth Street. Mack Motzkos father, Bob Motzko, was the head coach of the St. Sara Rafaloski, Hughans mother, said in a phone interview this week the family has been kept updated on the investigation and appreciates the work being put in by police and the DAs office. ORONO James David Blue, 52, the driver of a vehicle that crashed in July, killing two men, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. #newsletter #mc_embed_signup .mc-field-group {margin-top:5px;}. We will be making no further statements at this time and ask for privacy as we continue to process and grieve the loss of Mack and Sam.. Addressing the court before his sentence was handed down, Blue said, I just want to state how sorry I am for putting you into the dire situation. The incident was then upgraded to a motor vehicle accident. Jess Myers / The Rink Live, A piece of chrome remained embedded in a tree at the site of a fatal car accident in Orono, Minn. KSTP-TV, LLC Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. READ MORE:St. A native of Warroad, Minn. (the real Hockeytown USA), Myers has a degree in journalism/communications from the University of Minnesota Duluth. I said, Theres a person. I was screaming, Theres a person stop, stop, stop, Nicole Voty said during a January preliminary hearing in Jamestown City Court days after charges were filed against the semis driver, Randall J. Rolison. They will suffer for such a long time.. The department said it would refer the case to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office on Friday. Schmidt said Januarys preliminary hearing was to ensure Rolison was held for grand jury action. inforum.com Criminal vehicular homicide charges expected against man accused in crash that killed Motzko, Schuneman | INFORUM He was killed in a car accident in Orono, Minn., on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Witnesses told police Blue had been drinking shots of liquor and had consumed THC gummies prior to the crash. According to friends of Schuneman who were with him and Motzko on Saturday night, Blue hosted a party at his house, just a few doors down from the site of the accident, and offered the men a ride in a Bentley, which crashed on the return trip. One person has died as the result of a fiery motor vehicle accident in Lakewood on Friday night. According to state law, he will appear before a judge before noon on Friday. The crash killed passengers Sam . We are working this case very closely with the Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Capt. This article originally appeared on St. The crash killed passengers Sam Schuneman, 24,. James D. Blue, 51, had the additional charges formally filed against him Sept. 23 in Hennepin County District Court. Fifty-two-year-old James David Blue entered a guilty plea. At about 4 p.m. Wednesday, the driver, 51-year-old James Blue, turned himself in at the Orono Police Department. #right_column_inside #mc_embed_signup .clear {text-align:center;} Contact Jess via email at jrmyers@forumcomm.com, or find him on Twitter via @JessRMyers. He had plans to play for a team in British Columbia in the coming season. Motzko later died from his injuries. The Orono police press release noted that alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors in the crash, and the case remains under investigation. It started like, it stalled out, she said. Frazee man found deceased in Burlington Township ditch Tuesday, Morning headlines: NDSU proposes fewer faculty cuts as plan to fix $7.6M deficit enters phase 2, 5 things to know today: Faculty cuts, Criticizing bills, Repair shop, Funding requests, Backyard chickens. Jess Myers covers college hockey, as well as outdoors, general sports and travel, for The Rink Live and the Forum Communications family of publications. Details regarding the Dec. 31 accident that claimed the life of Alexis Lexy Hughan emerged at the Jan. 5 preliminary hearing. Cloud State University mens hockey team from 2005-2018 and is the current head coach of the University of Minnesota mens hockey team. The driver, identified as James David Blue, 51, was taken to the hospital with severe injuries after the crash that killed Mack Motzko, 20, son of Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko, and Sam . Blue was treated for injuries at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale and later released. Terrace Avenue was closed for a period of time between Lake and Dunham to Terrace and Fairdale. The crash killed passengers Sam. Copyright Marshall Independent | https://www.marshallindependent.com | 508 W. Main St., Marshall, MN 56258 | 507-537-1551. #right_column_inside #mc_embed_signup #mc_embed_signup_scroll .button {margin:3px auto 0 auto; width:150px !important} Cloud State men's team -- and played three seasons for St. We express our thanks to the Court for the professional and compassionate manner in which it has handled this horrific and senseless tragedy. Blue was ejected from the drivers seat and was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. An Orono man entered a guilty plea Tuesday in connection with a high-speed crash last summer that killed two passengers. The driver, identified as James David Blue, 51, was taken to the hospital with severe injuries after the crash that killed Mack Motzko, 20, son of Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko, and Sam Schuneman, 24, of Maple Grove. Cloud Cathedral High School, helping the Crusaders earn two third-place finishes in the state Class A tournament. The accident happened when a car driven by Blue, 51, went off the road at a high rate of speed and struck a group of trees, according to police. On Wednesday afternoon, James David Blue, 51, appeared at the Orono Police Department, where he was arrested on probable cause of two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. He returned to Minnesota often and had been visiting friends this month. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. They were on their way to the Chautauqua Mall where Voty planned to have lunch with her children before transporting the vehicles on the hauler to Florida. James David Blue, 52, was intoxicated and driving nearly 100 mph when he crashed his 2017 Bentley Flying Spur in a wooded area near Lake Minnetonka last July, according to a criminal complaint . James David Blue, 51, drove off North Shore Drive on Saturday around 11:30 p.m., striking the trees before being thrown from his 2017 Bentley. The driver in the weekend crash that killed two men with deep ties to the Minnesota hockey community was arrested Wednesday after turning himself in to police in a Lake Minnetonka community. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. I had no idea., On the sidewalk, yeah. https://www.startribune.com/orono-man-charged-jailed-after-lake-minnetonka-crash-kills-two-passengers/600082510/, P.O. Blue's personal Facebook page, which on Monday showed pictures taken from his home on the lake, appears to have been deleted. According to state law, he will appear before a judge before noon on Friday. Just moments before a car hauler is believed to have struck a 15-year-old girl in Jamestown on New Years Eve, a passenger in the semi let out a scream. He lives in the Twin Cities. Prosecutors dropped two counts of third-degree murder and two separate charges of criminal vehicular homicide as part of the plea deal. Data obtained from the airbag module of Blue's vehicle indicated a speed of 94-99 mph seconds before the crash, according to the Orono Police Department news release. Officers were granted a search warrant to draw Blues blood and have toxicologists at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension analyze it, the complaint states. The crash was at an intersection of two roads that are both 55 mph zones. Mack Motzko graduated from St. Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley, at a hearing Jan. 19, set bail for Rolison at . Jess Myers / The Rink Live. Blue's personal Facebook page, which on Monday showed pictures taken from his home on the lake, appears to have been deleted. He came to FCC in 2018 after three decades of covering sports as a freelancer for a variety of publications, while working full time in politics and media relations. She said it was apparent when she arrived on scene that the pedestrian had died due to their injuries. James David Blue, 51, of Orono, . A GoFundMe fundraiser collected just over $40,000, and Infinity Visual and Performing Arts partnered with members of the community to raffle off items. Authorities Monday identified the driver as James David Blue, who was taken to the hospital with severe injuries. The crash happened when a car driven by Blue went off the road at a high rate of speed and struck a group of trees, according to Orono police, who said that alcohol and speed appear to have been factors. He came to FCC in 2018 after three decades of covering sports as a freelancer for a variety of publications, while working full time in politics and media relations. A previous police release said they were responding to a single-vehicle accident at 3120 North Shore Drive in Orono. A Warren County School District student has been charged with having a weapon on school grounds on Tuesday. James David Blue, 52, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular homicide (operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration 0.08 or more) for the deaths of 20-year-old Mack Motzko and 24-year-old Sam Schuneman on July 24, 2021, in Orono. Reach him at 320-255-8772or bmozey@stcloudtimes.com. Join Facebook to connect with James David Blue and others you may know. Police say Blue was speeding and went off North Shore Drive before he struck several trees just after 11 p.m. Schuneman died at the scene, while Motzko and Blue were transported to the. I just saw her in the crosswalk., And as you were driving down Sixth Street, did you hear anyone any car horns beeping at you?, And at any point between Sixth Street and the Chautauqua Mall did Mr. Rolison ever indicate to you that he knew he hit someone?, We are working this case very closely with the Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office,, We have since been actively engaged in the next stage of the process, working the investigation and developing and evaluating the evidence, so that we make appropriate charging decisions going forward,, We are doing everything within our power to protect and preserve our right as a community to ensure that justice is served here., Its been overwhelming with the support of the community,. Earlier during the preliminary hearing, officer Alexis Carlson with the Jamestown Police Department spoke. Blue and Motzko, who was in the back seat, were transported to North Memorial Hospital. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Mick Hatten/The Rink Live, Six friends of Sam Schuneman gathered at a memorial in Orono, Minn., at the site where Schuneman was killed, along with Mack Motzko, in a car accident on the night of Saturday, July 24, 2021. Originally from the Twin Cities, Schuneman had attended Minnesota State University in Mankato and had moved to the Phoenix area. Authorities said high speeds and alcohol were factors in the crash that remains under investigation. While friends said Schuneman was primarily a backyard pond hockey player, his father, Tom, is the chair of the Minnesota Special Hockey Board, which promotes the sport for people with special needs. Mack Motzko, 20, was transported to North Memorial Medical Center, where he later died. Rolison eventually parked the semi outside the mall. Barone reaffirmed with Voty that she did not feel anything as the car hauler made the turn onto Sixth Street. Todays guilty plea by Mr. Blue is but the next step in achieving justice for Mack and Sam, the families of Motzko and Schuneman said in a statement. Kristi Noem's desk, Speech competition for high school girls in Minnesota welcomes applications through March, Grand Forks Air Force Base firefighter selected for state American Legion award. Dec 11, 2021. While the families are relieved to avoid the trauma of a trial, they remain steadfastly committed to holding Mr. Blue accountable and securing full and complete justice for Mack and Sam.. James David Blue is on Facebook. ST. PAUL Leaders of the Republican minority at the Minnesota Legislature rolled out a $13 billion Give It Man sentenced for Minneapolis student athletes death Another truck arrived on location and firefighters began extinguishing the fire. Brian Mozey is the high school sports reporter for the St. Cloud State University and the current men's hockey coach at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Originally from the Twin Cities, Schuneman had attended Minnesota State University in Mankato and had moved to the Phoenix area. The Orono Police Department said in a release that lab results showed Blues blood alcohol content to be 0.175. Robert Samuelson of the Jamestown Police Department said this week. According to a criminal complaint, officers from the Orono Police Department responded to a crash near the 3100 block of North Shore Drive on July 24. Jess Myers / The Rink Live. SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE 3 months just 99/month Show Search Clear Search Query . Prosecutors droppedtwo counts of third-degree murderand two separate charges of criminal vehicular homicide as part of a plea deal. He had plans to play for a team in British Columbia in the coming season. Imani Cruzen, St. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle going 100 mph before it crashed. He had strong ties to the St. 0:46. Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley, at a hearing Jan. 19, set bail for Rolison at $35,000 cash, $70,000 bond for the charges tied to the fatal crash and $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond for weapons possession charges. P-J photo by John Whittaker Pictured is the semi involved in the Dec. 31 fatal accident in Jamestown. The crash occurred at11:23 p.m. Saturday, July 24,near 3120 North Shore Drive in Orono. ORONO, Minn. (WCCO) -- The driver in a deadly crash that killed two men, including the Gopher hockey coach's son, learned his fate on Thursday. James Blue in Minnesota We found 14 records for James Blue in Granite Falls, Lakeville and 12 other cities in Minnesota. Cloud hockey community his father had previously been the head coach for the St. While friends said Schuneman was primarily a recreational hockey player, his father, Tom, is the chair of the Minnesota Special Hockey Board, which promotes the sport for people with special needs. James D. Blue, 51, drove off North Shore Drive on Saturday around 11:20 p.m. near his Orono home, striking trees before being thrown from his 2017 Bentley. Copyright Post Journal | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386, Jamestown, NY 14702 | 716-487-1111, I said, Theres a person. I was screaming, Theres a person stop, stop, stop, , Yeah, Theres a person, theres a person. I was pretty manic. Motzko, the oldest son of Minnesota Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko, had split time in junior hockey between teams in South Dakota and New Mexico last winter. The crash killed passengers Sam Schuneman, 24, and Mack Motzko, 20, who were wearing seat belts, authorities said. According to authorities, high speed and alcohol were factors in the crash that happened near Blue's Lake Minnetonka home on . The police department has stated previously that additional charges could be announced pending toxicology results. Inside the crashed car, officers found Schuneman who was pronounced dead at the scene and Motzko who died at a hospital soon after. A 51-year-old Orono man was driving near his Lake Minnetonka home when he crashed into a grove of trees, killing two young men who were passengers in his car. Blues personal Facebook page, which on Monday showed pictures taken from his home on Lake Minnetonka, appears to have been deleted. KSTP-TV, LLC The accident happened when a car driven by Blue, 51, went off the road at a high rate of speed and struck a group of trees, according to police. The judge will determine whether he will be allowed to post bail, and if so, for what amount. Cloud Cathedral, where he played in two state tournaments for the Crusaders boys hockey team. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. The crash, on the night of Saturday, July 24, 2021, claimed the lives of Mack Motzko, 20, and Sam Schuneman, 24. 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