Rock County (trfnews.i234.me) — Fatal Crash on Highway 23 Leaves One Dead, One Injured
A tragic two-vehicle collision occurred on Thursday, March 27, 2025, on Minnesota Highway 23 near 101st Street in Beaver Creek Township, Rock County. The incident resulted in one fatality and one non-life-threatening injury.
Details of the Incident
At approximately 10:44 p.m., a 2023 Ford F-150 pickup truck, driven by 47-year-old Grant Ira Crawford of Jasper, was traveling northbound on Highway 23. Simultaneously, a 2015 Chevrolet Impala, operated by 21-year-old Jayson Lynn Delf of Hardwick, was also heading northbound. The vehicles collided near 101st Street.
Circumstances and Immediate Response
Both vehicles were traveling northbound on Highway 23 when they collided near 101st Street. The crash occurred at approximately 10:44 p.m. Emergency responders, including the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Luverne Emergency Medical Services, Beaver Creek Fire Department, South Dakota Highway Patrol, and Avera Flight, were dispatched to the scene.
Investigation and Findings
The Minnesota State Patrol’s preliminary investigation indicates that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Delf was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, while Crawford was. Road conditions were reported as dry.
Did You Know?
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The Chevrolet Impala has been identified as one of the deadliest cars on U.S. roads, with a fatality rate 142% higher than the average.
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Wearing a seat belt significantly reduces the risk of fatal injury in crashes.
Ongoing Investigation
The crash remains under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol. No further details have been released at this time.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.