US Edition4 Killed, 1 with Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash Near Lake Mille Lacs, State Patrol Says
A northbound vehicle crossed the center line causing a fatal crash; four died and one critically injured, with at least one occupant unrestrained, Minnesota State Patrol said.
- Authorities reported a head-on collision on Highway 169 near Shakopee Lake Road that killed four and critically injured one, Minnesota State Patrol said.
- Minnesota State Patrol records show the roads were dry when the crash occurred, and investigators have not determined why the vehicle crossed into opposing traffic, with seat-belt use under review.
- Authorities named the four killed in the crash as Samantha Jean Ajax, 21, and others; survivor Jessica Mitchell, 25, was airlifted with life-threatening injuries.
- Bystanders helped crash victims, with one witness saying, `There was a firefighter that was off duty that had showed up afterwards, and he told my husband that's the worst wreck he's seen in 19 years` and `I held her hand the whole time trying to get her to say her name.`
- Reporting relied on Minnesota State Patrol and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and the story remains under development, contributing to at least 33 traffic deaths this year.
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4 killed in head-on collision in Mille Lacs County
ONAMIA, Minn. — Four people died and one person was severely injured Wednesday, Feb. 25, in a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Highway 169 in Mille Lacs County. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at 6:56 p.m. in Kathio Township, just south of Grand Casino Mille Lacs. According to the crash report, a 2004 Buick LeSabre was northbound on the highway when it crossed over the center line and struck a southbound 2005 Saab 9-5 Sedan. K…
4 killed, 1 with life-threatening injuries in crash near Lake Mille Lacs, state patrol says
The Minnesota State Patrol says four people are dead and one person is fighting for their life in a crash that happened Wednesday evening near the shores of Lake Mille Lacs in east-central Minnesota.
2-vehicle crash on Highway 169 results in multiple fatalities
ONAMIA — Multiple people died Wednesday, Feb. 25, after their vehicle collided on Highway 169 in Mille Lacs County. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at 6:56 p.m. in Kathio Township, northwest of Onamia. According to the crash report, a 2004 Buick LeSabre was northbound on the highway when it crossed over the center line and struck a southbound 2005 Saab 9-5 Sedan. The driver of the Buick was identified as a 21-year-old woman fro…
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