A 65-year-old Minneapolis man is dead after his van collided head-on with a pickup truck on Highway 7 near Cosmos, in Meeker County, Monday afternoon. The pickup driver, a 40-year-old South Dakota man, was taken to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The crash happened on Highway 7 near 560th Avenue, about two miles east of Cosmos, according to Willmar Radio. A van driven by David Teawalt of Minneapolis was heading eastbound on Highway 7 when it collided with a pickup traveling westbound. Teawalt was killed in the collision.
Reports differ slightly on the timing of the crash. Willmar Radio reported that the Minnesota State Patrol said the crash was reported at 3:12 p.m., while WJON reported it occurred at about 3:15 p.m. Monday.
Pickup Driver Hospitalized in Hutchinson
The pickup driver, identified as 40-year-old Andrew Jones of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. No further details on the extent of his injuries have been released.
Emergency crews from the area responded quickly to the scene. The Cosmos Fire Department and Ambulance, along with the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, assisted the State Patrol at the crash site, according to KRWC 1360 AM.
Investigation Continues
No cause of the crash or fault determination has been released in connection with the collision. The incident remains under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol.
