COSMOS TOWNSHIP, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Minneapolis man was killed Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Meeker County.
David John Teawalt, 65, of Minneapolis, died in the November 9, 2026, crash.
The collision occurred around 3:12 p.m. near 560th Avenue in Cosmos Township.
A second driver, identified as Andrew Edward Jones, 40, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Van and Pickup Collide on Highway 7
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Teawalt was driving a 2024 Ram ProMaster van eastbound on Highway 7.
Jones was traveling westbound on the same highway in a 2024 Ram 3500 pickup truck.
The two vehicles collided near 560th Avenue in rural Meeker County.
Authorities have not explained what caused the vehicles to collide.
The State Patrol report did not specify whether either vehicle crossed the centerline before the collision.
Minneapolis Man Dies in Crash
Teawalt suffered fatal injuries in the collision.
The State Patrol identified him as a 65-year-old Minneapolis resident.
The report did not list a medical facility for Teawalt.
His death was confirmed in the official crash report released Monday.
Authorities did not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Aberdeen Driver Injured
Jones, the driver of the Ram 3500 pickup, suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening.
He was taken to a medical facility in Hutchinson following the crash.
Officials did not release specific details about his injuries or current medical condition.
The State Patrol reported that both drivers were wearing seat belts when the crash occurred.
Airbags deployed in both vehicles during the collision.
Dry Road Conditions Reported
Investigators reported that the highway surface was dry at the time of the crash.
Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.
The State Patrol did not identify the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
No additional vehicles or occupants were listed in the crash report.
Emergency Crews Respond to Fatal Collision
Several emergency agencies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol at the scene.
Responding agencies included the Cosmos Fire Department, Cosmos Ambulance, and Meeker County Sheriff’s Office.
The State Patrol’s St. Cloud District handled the crash investigation.
Authorities documented the incident under case number 26603272.
The official crash report was last updated at 10:07 p.m. Monday, November 9.
At that time, the State Patrol indicated the available information was believed complete.
State Patrol Releases Victims’ Names
The fatal collision left one driver dead and another hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The report did not provide information about possible citations or criminal charges.
Additional details are available through the Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
The fatal collision was also reported by WJON News.
Motorists can visit Minnesota 511 for current road conditions and traffic information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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