Pelican Rapids Woman Killed in Highway 59 Crash

Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pelican Rapids woman died Sunday after two cars collided on Highway 59.

Basro Hassan Abokar, 51, of Pelican Rapids suffered fatal injuries in the September 6 crash.

Jacob Lee Thatcher, 25, of Fergus Falls suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The crash happened around 4:50 p.m. near milepost 235 in Erhards Grove Township.

Vehicles Collide on Highway 59

The Minnesota State Patrol said Thatcher was driving a 2015 Volkswagen Passat south on Highway 59.

Abokar was driving a 2004 Buick Regal north on the highway.

The two vehicles collided, according to the State Patrol.

The public report did not provide further details about how the collision occurred.

Road conditions were wet at the time of the crash.

Abokar was wearing a seat belt, according to the report.

The Buick’s airbag did not deploy.

Jacob Lee Thatcher Mugshot

Alcohol involvement for Abokar was listed as unknown.

Official crash information is available through the Minnesota State Patrol crash report.

Thatcher was transported to the Fergus Falls emergency room after the collision.

His injuries were listed as non-life-threatening.

The State Patrol reported that Thatcher was wearing a seat belt.

The Volkswagen’s airbag deployed during the crash.

The report listed alcohol as suspected for Thatcher.

The crash report did not state that alcohol caused the collision.

No criminal charges were listed in the State Patrol report.

Several emergency agencies responded to the crash scene.

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the response.

Pelican Rapids police, firefighters and ambulance crews also responded.

Ringdahl Ambulance and Fergus Falls police provided additional assistance.

The State Patrol listed the crash information as complete later Sunday night.

The agency assigned incident number 26901529 to the case.

Anyone seeking official case information can call 218-846-8260.

Current road conditions are available through Minnesota 511.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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