At Least 3 Killed in Two Minnesota Crashes Monday
(MinnesotaNow) - At least three people have died from injuries suffered in two traffic crashes in Minnesota on Monday.
Deadly Collision in East-Central Minnesota
The Isanti County Sheriff's Office is reporting that two people were killed in a collision involving a pickup and a large box truck. The deadly crash was reported around noon at a rural intersection near Braham.
Two people died at the Scene
A news release says the first law enforcement officer to arrive at the scene discovered that an adult male passenger of one of the vehicles was already deceased. The driver of the truck was also severely injured and, despite lifesaving efforts, was also pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup was transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries.
The names of the deceased individuals and the injured motorist have not been released.
What Happened in the Isanti County Crash
The Sheriff's Office says a preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of the pickup failed to stop at a stop sign, which led to a T-bone collision with the truck.
Second Fatal Crash in Southwestern Minnesota
The other fatal crash occurred shortly before 7 o'clock Monday evening in southwestern Minnesota.
Highway 71 Crash Near Jackson and Windom
The State Patrol will says a semitruck and a car collided on Highway 71 between Jackson and Windom. The crash report indicates the car was turning onto southbound Highway 71 when it collided with the northbound truck at a rural intersection.
Elderly Motorist Killed
The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 80-year-old Glen Letellier of Mountain Lake.
The driver of the truck, a 24-year-old man from Indiana, was not injured.
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