A tragic turn of events unfolded in Morrison County near Bowlus, where a two-vehicle collision claimed a life and left others shaken. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred around 12:25 pm on July 11th at the intersection of 120th Ave and 30th Street. A 2010 Toyota Prius, traveling westbound on 30th Street, and a 2016 Ford F-450 truck collided with each other, causing both vehicles to roll over and end up in a southwest ditch. A power pole was also struck and sheared off during the crash, prompting a response from Minnesota Power for repairs.
The Bowlus Fire Department had to extricate the driver of the Prius, after which emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures. Unfortunately, those attempts were not successful, and the driver was pronounced deceased and subsequently moved to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office. The identity of the individual awaits confirmation, and the next of kin are to be notified before any further details are released, according to a statement obtained by the Morrison County Sheriff's Office.
The collision and its aftermath were attended by an array of local emergency services. Alongside the Morrison County Sheriff's Office, the Bowlus First Response Team, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol, and, due to the damage, Minnesota Power assisted at the scene. The occupants of the Ford truck received treatment at the crash site and were released without the need for hospitalization.
This latest intersection crash echoes concerns over traffic safety and the urgency for preventative measures in such areas. An increased scrutiny on intersection safety protocols may very well be a topic of future community discussions, especially as families and friends mourn the undue loss of yet another soul on the roads. Complete details about the crash remain under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events that led up to the fatal moment.
