An afternoon drive turned disastrous last Thursday when two vehicles collided at a Minnesota intersection, sending an elderly passenger to the hospital, the Morrison County Sheriff's Office reports a crash involved 85-year-old Ralph Eiynck and 70-year-old Roger Tabatt occurred around 12:57 pm at the junction of 120th Avenue and 30th Street, just south of Bowlus, as reported by the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office.
The accident happened when Tabatt, hailing from Grey Eagle, MN, reportedly neglected to obey a stop sign while heading east on 30th Street, turning north onto 120th Avenue where Eiynck's vehicle, which was traveling north, struck his vehicle. Elizabeth Eiynck, aged 82, the passenger in Ralph Eiynck's car, sustained injuries whose extent remained undisclosed and was subsequently transported by Mayo Clinic Ambulance to St. Gabriel’s Hospital for treatment, her condition has spurred worry amongst family members already grappling with the chaotic aftermath of the unexpected collision, according to the Morrison County Sheriff's Office.
Assistance at the chaotic scene was provided by the Bowlus First Response Team in addition to the Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, ensuring the swift care and transport of the injured while law enforcement worked to piece together the events that led up to the collision.
