A 27-year-old Winona woman, identified as Jasmine Katherine Brown, was killed Wednesday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 in what authorities are investigating as an apparent suicide.
Jasmine Brown Winona MN Accident: Woman Died in Apparent Suicide Crash on I-90,
According to a Minnesota State Patrol report, the crash occurred around 7:57 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, near the County Road 1 bridge in Mower County. Investigators said Brown was driving westbound in a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse when the vehicle veered off the roadway into the center median and struck a bridge pier.
After the impact, the vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to a stop in the westbound lanes of I-90. Brown, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. Road conditions at the time were dry, and no other vehicles were involved, the crash report stated.
Responding agencies included the Mower County Sheriff’s Office, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Meadow Fire Department, and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service. She was a beloved mother of three.
Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officials confirmed that prior to the collision, Brown recorded a video message in which she expressed distress and apologized to her children. She reportedly said she could “no longer live this life.”
In the heartbreaking video and a final written message, Brown wrote:
“I’m done surviving. Goodbye everyone. I’m sorry I couldn’t be a better mother. I’ll miss you Isabella, Izaya, and Lilyana.”
She also mentioned that her children were at home at the time of the incident, prompting authorities to respond to her residence to ensure their safety immediately.
Investigators have not released additional details about what may have led to Brown’s decision, but the messages left behind indicate she had been struggling emotionally prior to the crash.
This tragedy has left the Winona community in mourning, with friends and neighbors expressing shock and sadness over the loss. Brown was described by those who knew her as a devoted mother who deeply loved her children.
Jasmine Brown Winona MN
The Minnesota State Patrol continues to investigate the crash, while child welfare officials have been notified to ensure the safety and care of Brown’s children.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, help is available. You can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support 24 hours a day.
