McKayla Schicker Obituary, Death – A business owner from Fergus Falls, identified as 27-year-old McKayla Schicker, tragically died in a head-on collision near Ottertail on Friday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Schicker was driving when her vehicle collided with a boom truck on Highway 78. The truck, driven by 23-year-old Henry Gibbs from Battle Lake, was struck head-on by Schicker’s car.
Gibbs sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene. Unfortunately, Schicker, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead. The incident has shocked the local community, particularly as Schicker was a well-known figure due to her ownership of Bev’s Donuts in Battle Lake and her recent acquisition of Bev’s Bakehouse in Wadena.
In the wake of her death, a GoFundMe account has been established to support Schicker’s five children. The sudden loss of their mother has left the family in mourning, and the community has rallied to provide assistance during this difficult time.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. However, they emphasized the importance of seatbelt usage, noting that wearing seatbelts is one of the most effective ways to reduce injury or fatality in accidents. The accident has left many reflecting on the tragic loss of a devoted mother and local business owner, as well as the impact on her family and the businesses she left behind.
