27 Open Alcohol Containers Found After Deadly Jordan Crash, Driver Charged With Criminal Vehicular Homicide
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Published: September 28th, 2026.
JORDAN MN: A man is facing multiple charges, including criminal vehicular homicide, after a deadly two-vehicle crash in Jordan Sunday night, with prosecutors alleging officers recovered 27 open alcoholic-beverage containers from his vehicle following the collision.
Drew David Bergman, 38, is charged in Scott County District Court with felony criminal vehicular homicide involving alleged negligence while under the influence of alcohol, felony criminal vehicular homicide involving alleged gross negligence, two felony counts of criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm, and misdemeanor violation of Minnesota's open bottle law.
According to the criminal complaint, Jordan police responded around 7:41 p.m. on Sept. 27 to a crash at Aberdeen Avenue and Old Highway 169 Boulevard.
Officers arrived to find a Ford Bronco and Mazda Miata with extensive collision damage. The driver of the Miata was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the complaint.
A passenger in the Miata suffered facial injuries and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. Medical personnel told officers the passenger possibly suffered a collapsed or punctured lung and a broken sternum, the complaint alleges.
Two witnesses told investigators the Miata stopped at the stop sign before proceeding into the intersection. Both witnesses allegedly saw the Bronco traveling westbound on Old Highway 169 Boulevard and said it did not appear to slow or brake before striking the Miata.
Bergman, who prosecutors allege was driving the Bronco, was the vehicle's only occupant.
According to the complaint, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the Bronco and observed signs they believed were consistent with impairment. Police alleged Bergman's speech was slow and deliberate, his gait was unsteady and his eyes were red, glassy and bloodshot.
Bergman declined ambulance transportation, according to the complaint.
A judge later authorized officers to obtain a blood sample from Bergman. Medical personnel collected the sample at approximately 9:47 p.m. and it was submitted for chemical testing. The complaint states the blood-test results were still pending.
During an inventory search of the Bronco, police allegedly discovered numerous empty or partially empty alcohol containers in the center console, several of which still contained residual liquid.
Officers recovered and processed 27 open alcoholic-beverage containers, according to the complaint, including numerous 50-milliliter containers of 99-brand distilled spirits and Fireball whiskey. Police also allegedly found an empty Fireball container in the vehicle's rear cargo area.
The complaint also alleges Bergman has two prior impaired-driving incidents, including one in Wisconsin in 2016 and a North Dakota impaired-driving offense from December 2025 for which prosecutors say he pleaded guilty.
The most serious charge against Bergman, criminal vehicular homicide involving alleged negligence while under the influence of alcohol and a qualifying prior driving offense, carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine.
The charges are allegations. Bergman is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.