Two Horses Killed in Newfolden Highway 59 Crash

Newfolden (trfnews.i234.me) — Two horses were killed in a Highway 59 crash north of Newfolden on Thursday morning.

Christian Carrico, 61, of Strandquist, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado when the crash happened.

The Minnesota State Patrol received the crash report at about 6:18 a.m.

The collision happened near 350th Street on Highway 59, north of Newfolden.

Pickup Strikes Two Horses

According to the State Patrol, two horses were on the highway when Carrico approached the area.

The pickup struck both horses.

Carrico was not injured in the crash.

Both horses died from the collision.

The brief report did not explain how the horses reached the highway.

It also did not identify the owner of the animals.

No information was provided about whether fencing or a gate had been damaged.

The report did not state how long the horses had been on the roadway before the crash.

Driver Escapes Injury

The condition of the pickup was not detailed in the information provided.

The report also did not say whether the Silverado needed to be towed.

No additional vehicles were identified in the crash report.

The collision happened during the early morning hours along Highway 59.

The report did not describe weather, lighting, or road conditions at the time.

It also did not list speed as a factor in the crash.

No citation or criminal charge was included in the information provided.

The State Patrol reported that Carrico was uninjured.

The two horses were killed after being struck by the pickup.

Highway Information Available Online

Drivers can review current crash information through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.

MnDOT also provides official state highway maps and other roadway information.

Animals can unexpectedly enter rural roadways, especially in areas near farms and open land.

Drivers should remain alert and slow safely when animals appear near the roadway.

Anyone who sees loose livestock on a highway should report the hazard to local authorities.

Additional details may become available if authorities release more information about the crash.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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Two Horses Killed in Newfolden Highway 59 Crash