PLYMOUTH — On July 21, 2025, at 6:34 am, the Marshall County Coroner’s Office was notified of a death in the Emergency Room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Plymouth Fire and Police were dispatched to the Loves Truckstop, 2952 Gary Dr., Plymouth, at 5:53 a.m. regarding an individual who had fallen inside the building and was unresponsive.
Plymouth Fire Dept. Paramedics transported the individual to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, where he was pronounced dead at 6:39 am
Preliminary Investigation has found the deceased, identified as Jake Partello, age 28 of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, entered the Loves Truckstop to use the restroom. Partello exited the restroom and collapsed in the hallway. Camera footage from within the truck stop showed that Partello was alone in the restroom. Upon discovering Partello, Love’s Staff called 911 for assistance.
Marshall County Coroner Dean Byers stated an autopsy was conducted on Tuesday. Toxicology testing is pending to assist in determining Partello’s cause of death.
