19-Year-Old Faribault Man Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 3 in Dakota County
Published: May 24, 2026 | Last Updated: May 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM.
CASTLE ROCK, MINNESOTA – A 19-year-old Faribault man was killed, and two others were injured, following a head-on crash Friday afternoon on Highway 3 in Castle Rock Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred shortly before 3:35 p.m. near 255th Street West. Authorities say a 2014 Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on Highway 3 when a southbound 2008 Chevy Suburban crossed over the lane lines and struck the Ford head-on in the northbound lanes.
The passenger in the Ford Fusion, identified by the State Patrol as 19-year-old Adin Nathaniel Castle of Faribault, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the Ford Fusion, identified as 18-year-old Arianna Grace Hess of Farmington, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Regions Hospital. The State Patrol reported she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and that alcohol was not suspected.
The driver of the Chevy Suburban, identified as 36-year-old David James Miller of Oakdale, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Regions Hospital. Authorities said he was wearing a seat belt. Alcohol involvement remains pending as part of the ongoing investigation.
Emergency responders from multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene, including the Farmington Fire Department, Dakota County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Allina Health EMS, Life Link Air Care, and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
The crash forced a complete closure of Highway 3 in the area for several hours on Friday afternoon as emergency crews worked at the scene and investigators processed evidence.
Map of the rough location of the crash.
Written by: Will Wight
