A 79-year-old woman from Karlstad died this afternoon following a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Highway 59 in Marshall County.
The semi-truck driver, identified as 64-year-old Robert Allan Benson, of Mahnomen, was not injured. He was wearing a seat belt and authorities confirmed he was not impaired. It is still unclear if the driver of the Ford Escape may have suffered a medical incident or what might have led up to the fatal collision. More info is expected when the State Patrol identifies her Friday.
Responding agencies included the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Tri-County EMS and the Newfolden Fire Department. The State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
