Originally from the Twin Cities, Schuneman had attended Minnesota State University in Mankato and had moved to the Phoenix area. He was scheduled to fly to Phoenix last Friday, but moved the return flight to Sunday morning to spend another day with friends. James David Blue, 51, is being held in the Hennepin County Jail on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide, according to the county's online inmate search. Voty was in the semi with Rolison the day of the accident. 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. Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley, at a hearing Jan. 19, set bail for Rolison at . It started like, it stalled out, she said. Blue's personal Facebook page, which on Monday showed pictures taken from his home on the lake, appears to have been deleted. Records indicate Rolison posted bond Feb. 4 and was later released from Chautauqua County Jail. 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. According to authorities, high speed and alcohol were factors in the crash that happened near Blue's Lake Minnetonka home on . 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. Blue wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. Originally from the Twin Cities, Schuneman had attended Minnesota State University in Mankato and had moved to the Phoenix area. 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. An Orono man whose two passengers died when he crashed his car into a cluster of trees near his Lake Minnetonka home turned himself into authorities Wednesday and was charged with criminal vehicular homicide. 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. Police said Schuneman and Motzko were both wearing seatbelts while Blue, who was ejected from the vehicle, was not. James David Blue, 51, of Orono, Minn., was driver in crash that killed Sam Schuneman and Mack Motzko, police say. @media only screen and (max-width:2400px) {html {padding-top:0px !important;} Follow him on Twitter @BrianMozey. One person has died as the result of a fiery motor vehicle accident in Lakewood on Friday night. Blue's personal Facebook page, which on Monday showed pictures taken from his home on the lake, appears to have been deleted. An Orono man who pleaded guilty to killing two people in a high-speed, drunken-driving crash last summer learned his fate Thursday. The Chautauqua County Health Department has lifted the boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water Jamestown Public Schools will do away with its Red Raiders name at the high school within the next two years. The Orono Police Department said in a release that lab results showed Blues blood alcohol content to be 0.175. Reach him at 320-255-8772or bmozey@stcloudtimes.com. Anyone screaming at you? the public defender followed up. He was turning and it was doing the bump thing. #newsletter #mc_embed_signup .mc-field-group {margin-top:5px;}. Cloud State University and the current men's hockey coach at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. And thats when I saw the girl, like, in the crosswalk., I didnt feel anything or see anything,, So I thought it was fine I didnt think we hit anybody. 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. 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. And at any point between Sixth Street and the Chautauqua Mall did Mr. Rolison ever indicate to you that he knew he hit someone? he asked. Voty said Rolison did not mention seeing anyone and continued driving west toward the mall in Lakewood. The families of Motzko and Schuneman released the following statement following Blues sentencing: While todays outcome cannot compare to the life sentence our two families have been given with the loss of our beloved sons, Mack and Sam, we hope it sends a clear and strong message that there are serious consequences for drunk driving and those that drive while impaired will be held accountable. 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. Data obtained from the airbag module of the vehicle indicated a speed of 94-99 mph seconds before the crash, according to the Orono Police Department. 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. James David Blue, 51, of Orono, Minn., was driver in crash that killed Sam Schuneman and Mack Motzko, police say. 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. Cloud hockey community -- his father had previously been the head coach for the St. Another truck arrived on location and firefighters began extinguishing the fire. They were kind, caring, hardworking, and true role models for those fortunate enough to have known them, Judge Chu said from the bench, adding, the joy and happiness that your sons brought to so many lives will not will not be forgotten.. 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. I was freaking out, but those were the words I said, yes., He was turning and it was doing the bump thing. He had strong ties to the St. Fifty-two-year-old James David Blue entered a guilty plea. Motzko is the son of Gophers mens hockey coach Bob Motzko. Ive taken both your sons lives and so much more from all friends and family. Schuneman was in the front passenger seat of the vehicle and Motzko was in the back seat. Join Facebook to connect with James David Blue and others you may know. 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James David Blue, 51, drove off North . According to authorities, high speed and alcohol were factors in the crash that happened near Blues Lake Minnetonka home on the night of July 25. 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. . If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. He has a first. And as you were driving down Sixth Street, did you hear anyone any car horns beeping at you? Barone asked. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. #right_column_inside #mc_embed_signup .clear {text-align:center;} She said it was apparent when she arrived on scene that the pedestrian had died due to their injuries. Blue turned himself in to the Orono Police Department in late July. I just saw her in the crosswalk.. An investigation into the fatal crash remains ongoing. Minnesotas legal alcohol driving limit is 0.08. Originally from the Twin Cities, Schuneman had attended Minnesota State University in Mankato and had moved to the Phoenix area. 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. Witnesses from the party told officers that Blue had been taking shots of liquor and had consumed THC edibles, according to the complaint. Imani Cruzen, St. 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.. I had no idea., On the sidewalk, yeah. The Lakewood Fire Department, on its Facebook page, reported that at 9 p.m., it was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the vicinity of the Lakewood Community/Dog Park on Terrace Avenue. I didnt feel anything or see anything, Voty said when questioned whether she felt anything inside the truck after spotting the pedestrian. Mack Motzkos father, Bob Motzko, was the head coach of the St. https://www.startribune.com/orono-man-charged-jailed-after-lake-minnetonka-crash-kills-two-passengers/600082510/, P.O. 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. Sam Schuneman, 24, died Saturday night at the scene of an accident on North Shore Drive in Orono, near Lake Minnetonka. Contact Jess via email at jrmyers@forumcomm.com, or find him on Twitter via @JessRMyers. Police saidthe car driven by Blue left the road and hit several trees. Authorities said high speeds and alcohol were factors in the crash that remains under investigation. The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the accident investigation and reconstruction, while the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office assisted with the crash. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. The new charges, unrelated to the accident, were the result of unregistered handguns found in a storage unit that Rolison rents. Terrace Avenue was closed for a period of time between Lake and Dunham to Terrace and Fairdale. 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. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Brunt of storm moving out of SoCal, light showers on tap Wednesday, Celebrating Steve: Karlin Covers Dance night at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Ice flies off SUV and smashes windshield on I-495 in Massachusetts, Palestinians living in refugee camps are being paid $350 to fight for Russia in Ukraine: report. 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 Cloud Times. The crash, on the night of Saturday, July 24, 2021, claimed the lives of Mack Motzko, 20, and Sam Schuneman, 24. Rolison eventually parked the semi outside the mall. The judge will determine whether he will be allowed to post bail, and if so, for what amount. According to friends of Schuneman who were with him and Motzko on Saturday night, Blue hosted a party at his house, near the crash scene, and offered the men a ride in a Bentley, which crashed on the return trip. Hospital staff found gummies containing THC the intoxicating chemical in cannabis as well as crushed white pills and five green capsules. A GoFundMe fundraiser collected just over $40,000, and Infinity Visual and Performing Arts partnered with members of the community to raffle off items. James David Blue is on Facebook. 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. James David Blue, 51, is being held in the Hennepin County Jail on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide, according to the county's online inmate search. In court Tuesday, the 52-year-old Blue admitted to Judge Regina Chu that he did shots of tequila and took a THC gummy before speeding out of his driveway and crashing into a grove of trees,. SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE 3 months just 99/month Show Search Clear Search Query . 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. 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. Motzko the son of Minnesota Gophers mens hockey coach Bob Motzko had to be extricated from the backseat and later died at the hospital. He lives in the Twin Cities. He also questioned whether she heard any car horns or people screaming at them. Live Traffic, Construction and Accident Report. The Orono police press release noted that alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors in the crash, and the case remains under investigation. Upon arrival, the department established command and reported a fully involved pick-up truck fire about 30 yards off the road into a wooded area with electrical wires down. He is being represented by Ned Barone, county public defender, who with Schmidt, questioned Voty and other witnesses during the preliminary hearing in front of City Court Judge John LaMancuso. 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. Mack Motzko was a 2020 graduate of St. Barone reaffirmed with Voty that she did not feel anything as the car hauler made the turn onto Sixth Street. He has a first appearance in Hennepin County District Court on Friday. Cloud hockey community mourns death of former Cathedral player Mack Motzko. 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. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle going 100 mph before it crashed. Mack Motzko graduated from St. 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. He was killed in a car accident in Orono, Minn., on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Blue, 51, was found ejected from the car and was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. ST. PAUL. He lives in the Twin Cities. James Blue Has Passed Away - Cause of Death ORONO, Minn. Orono's police chief has identified a young man who died, and the man who was behind the wheel in the crash that also killed the son of U of M men's hockey coach Bob Motzko. 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. 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. More: Minnesota mourns former Cathedral hockey player who died in car crash. Judge Chu said she believed Blue had taken responsibility for his actions since the crash. Blue was ejected from the drivers seat and was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. 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. Blue was the driver of a car that crashed into several trees in Orono on July 24 and killed Mack Motzko, 20, and Samuel Schuneman, 24. Two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide will be dismissed at sentencing set for May 5, according to . James D. Blue, 51, was charged Monday in Hennepin County District Court with four counts of criminal vehicular homicide in the deaths of Mack Motzko, 20, and Sam Schuneman, 24. We express our thanks to the Court for the professional and compassionate manner in which it has handled this horrific and senseless tragedy. An Orono man whose two passengers died when he crashed his car into a cluster of trees near his Lake Minnetonka home turned himself into authorities Wednesday and was charged with criminal vehicular homicide. Blue was also taken to North Memorial with injuries. Mack Motzko, 20, and Sam Schuneman, 24, were killed in the Saturday night crash near Lake Minnetonka. Schuneman, of Maple Grove, was in the passenger seat and died at the scene. Motzko, the oldest son of University of Minnesota mens hockey coach Bob Motzko, had split time in junior hockey between teams in South Dakota and New Mexico last winter. On Wednesday afternoon, July 28, Blue appeared at the Orono Police Department, where he was arrested at 4:49 p.m. on probable cause for two counts of criminal vehicular homicide. 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. A native of Warroad, Minn. (the real Hockeytown USA), Myers has a degree in journalism/communications from the University of Minnesota Duluth. The crash occurred at11:23 p.m. Saturday, July 24,near 3120 North Shore Drive in Orono. 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. We are doing everything within our power to protect and preserve our right as a community to ensure that justice is served here.. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. And thats when I saw the girl, like, in the crosswalk.. 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. Robert Samuelson of the Jamestown Police Department said this week. He saw her on the sidewalk before we stopped., He just said that he saw her on the sidewalk because I said I saw her and then he said he saw her on the sidewalk and I never saw her on the sidewalk. 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 . One person has died as the result of a fiery motor vehicle accident in Lakewood on Friday night. 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. The police department has stated previously that additional charges could be announced pending toxicology results. 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. Pictured is the semi involved in the Dec. 31 fatal accident in Jamestown. The crash killed passengers Sam Schuneman, 24, and Mack Motzko, 20, who were wearing seat belts, authorities said. I would never ever forgive me, if I was you I dont deserve that, and I understand that. The BCA later determinedBlues blood-alcohol level was .175 twice the legal limit. inforum.com Criminal vehicular homicide charges expected against man accused in crash that killed Motzko, Schuneman | INFORUM 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. St. Blue will be charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and is being . Motzko and. I had no idea.. CRASH REPORT:Wreckage located, victims identified in Chautauqua County plane crash Quattrone's office reported early Monday that the plane lost contact with air control on Sunday at 5:47 p.m . KSTP-TV, LLC James Blue in Minnesota We found 14 records for James Blue in Granite Falls, Lakeville and 12 other cities in Minnesota. Two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide will be dismissed at sentencing set for May 5, according to Hennepin County district court documents. Killed in the crash were his. 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. Motzko later died from his injuries. We are made to. Crews remained on scene until around 12:30 this morning. 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. 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. Jess Myers covers college hockey, as well as outdoors, general sports and travel, for The Rink Live and the Forum Communications family of publications. At about 4 p.m. Wednesday, the driver, 51-year-old James Blue, turned himself in at the Orono Police Department. ORONO The Orono Police Department said Friday that lab results show James David Blue, 51, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.175 after a July 24 crash that killed Cathedral High School graduate Mack Motzko and Maple Groveresident Sam Schuneman. Earlier during the preliminary hearing, officer Alexis Carlson with the Jamestown Police Department spoke. Motzkolater died from his injuries. Hughans body came to rest on West Sixth Street, just west of the Washington Street intersection. Cloud Cathedral High School, helping the Crusaders earn two third-place finishes in the state Class A tournament. Cloud hockey community -- his father had previously been the head coach for the St. The first state trooper on the scene,. So I thought it was fine I didnt think we hit anybody. We see that you have javascript disabled. Mack Motzko, 20, was transported to North Memorial Medical Center, where he later died. An Orono man entered a guilty plea Tuesday in connection with a high-speed crash last summer that killed two passengers. 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. Cloud Cathedral High School, helping the Crusaders earn two third-place finishes in the state Class A tournament. The legal limit for driving in Minnesota is 0.08. Rafaloski also acknowledged the support the family has received over the last month and a half. 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. Copyright Post Journal | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386, Jamestown, NY 14702 | 716-487-1111. Schuneman, of Maple Grove, wasin the passenger seat and died at the scene, while Motzko, who was in the backseat, wastakento North Memorial Hospital. 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. The crash killed passengers Sam . A blood sample indicated Blue had a blood-alcohol content of 0.175, more than twice the legal limit. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. 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. Judge Chu sentences James Blue to 90 months (7.5 years) in prison2/3 of time behind barsafter a deadly crash that killed two men last summer in Orono. Inside the crashed car, officers found Schuneman who was pronounced dead at the scene and Motzko who died at a hospital soon after. Upon arrival, the department established command and . She also mentioned how the victims loved ones chose not to speak in court, but rather wrote 20 letters to help guide her decision. James D. Blue, 51, drove off North Shore Drive on Saturday around 11:20 p.m. near his home, striking trees before being thrown from his 2017 Bentley. The prosecution and defense have agreed to a prison sentence of seven years and six months, with 42 months suggested on one count and 48 months on the second count, according to the plea petition. Voty, questioned by Schmidt on what Rolison said after the accident, said he never saw her. The Orono Police Department said in August that lab results showed Blue had a blood-alcohol level of 0.175 after the crash. According to state law, he will appear before a judge before noon on Friday. According to police, Schuneman was in the front passenger seat of the vehicle at the time of the crash and Motzko was in the back seat. Big change to South Dakota's violent parole system heads to Gov. 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. James D. Blue, 51, had the additional charges formally filed against him Sept. 23 in Hennepin County District Court. 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. Its been overwhelming with the support of the community, Rafaloski said. She was identified as Louise Burnette, 42, of 1157 Isley School Road, Burlington. 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