PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — The north-central Minnesota community is mourning the tragic loss of Douglas Stewart, 61, and his wife, Tiffany Stewart, 42, who died Friday morning, January . 30, 2026, in a collision involving a train in rural Hubbard County.
According to the sheriff’s office, just before 10 a.m., a 911 call was received from the train conductor after the BNSF Railway train struck the Stewarts’ SUV at a rail crossing west of Cass Lake. Investigators reported that Douglas Stewart had stopped at the crossing but subsequently proceeded across the tracks and was struck by the train. Both Douglas and Tiffany Stewart were pronounced dead at the scene.
The train conductor, who is from Kempton, North Dakota, was unharmed, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Douglas and Tiffany Stewart are remembered by family, friends, and their community as loving and devoted partners whose lives were tragically cut short. Their passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew them, and the north-central Minnesota community joins in mourning their loss.
Family, friends, and neighbors are encouraged to honor the Stewarts’ memory by keeping their loved ones in thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Their legacy of kindness, devotion, and the love they shared will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing them.
