Lake View Township, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 10:43 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 59 and Becker County Road 17 in Lake View Township, Becker County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Chevrolet Impala, driven by 28-year-old Rhianna Marie Hayes of New York Mills, was traveling northbound on Highway 59 when it collided with a 2014 Toyota Prius, driven by 43-year-old Nathan Rich Dietrich of Gaylord, which was eastbound on Becker County Road 17.
Hayes and her passenger, 32-year-old Ethan Jon Smith of Pelican Rapids, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment. Dietrich was uninjured in the crash. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and alcohol was not a factor in the incident. The road conditions were dry at the time of the collision. Emergency responders from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and Essentia Ambulance assisted at the scene.
Did You Know?
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Intersections are among the most common sites for vehicle collisions, often due to failure to yield or misjudging another vehicle’s speed.
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Proper attention to traffic signals and right-of-way rules is crucial in preventing intersection accidents.
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Wearing seat belts significantly reduces the risk of injury in vehicle collisions.
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I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.