Cresco man’s autopsy attributes death to ‘accident,’ ‘pedestrian struck by vehicle’ – ABC 6 News

(ABC 6 News) – A Cresco man’s autopsy attributes his death to an “accident.”

Cale Alan Jackson was found dead on County Road 30 around 12:18 a.m. on August 4th.

According to court documents, Jackson was found lying on his back with severe injuries to his head and one arm.

Jackson’s autopsy report from the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office said he died from multiple blunt force injuries when Jackson – a pedestrian – was struck by a vehicle.

The manner of death was determined to be an “accident.”

Brian Wayne Nelson is accused of running over Jackson – allegedly while Jackson was lying in the roadway of County Road 30.

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Nelson allegedly left the scene, returned to see who or what he had hit, left again and returned before police gathered at the scene.

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Nelson, a Harmony resident, faces the following charges in connection with the death of 23-year-old Jackson: criminal homicide-driving under the influence; criminal homicide – blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more; criminal use of a vehicle – serious bodily harm, under the influence of alcohol; Criminal Vehicle Use – Aggravated Assault, Blood Alcohol Content 0.08 or More; two counts of drunk driving; and one count of careless driving.

Nelson is scheduled to appear at a summary hearing in Fillmore County on January 6, 2025.