De Graff, Swift County (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious two-vehicle crash occurred on July 10, 2025, at 5:43 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Street and Highway 12 in De Graff, leaving one man with life-threatening injuries.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2022 Chevy Equinox was heading westbound on Highway 12 when it collided with a 2013 Lincoln MKX that was traveling southbound on 4th Street. The Chevy Equinox was driven by 70-year-old Linda Mary Holzheimer of Appleton, and the Lincoln was operated by 53-year-old Nicole Rae Petersen of Tyler. Both women sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Benson Hospital.
Allen James Sadergaski, a 76-year-old passenger in the Equinox, was critically injured and also taken to Benson Hospital. All involved were wearing seat belts, and no alcohol was involved.
Emergency response included the Swift County Sheriff’s Office, Degraff Fire Department, and Benson Ambulance.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.