DOVRE TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 6:56 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of southbound Highway 71 and eastbound 60th Avenue Northeast in Dovre Township, Kandiyohi County.
A 2020 Subaru ASC, driven by 30-year-old Kaitlyn Renae Rice of Willmar, was traveling eastbound on 60th Ave NE when it collided with a 2006 Chevrolet Impala, driven by 40-year-old Daniel Jacob Thyen of Cold Spring, who was heading southbound on Hwy 71.
Both drivers and an 8-year-old passenger in the Subaru, Keeva Lumienne Rice of Willmar, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Willmar Hospital for treatment.
All individuals involved were wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Road conditions were wet at the time of the incident.
Emergency response teams from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office, CentraCare, New London Ambulance, Willmar Fire Department, and Kandiyohi Rescue Squad assisted at the scene.
Did you know?
Rural intersections, like the one at Hwy 71 and 60th Ave NE, often present increased risks due to higher travel speeds, limited visibility, and the absence of traffic signals. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, a significant number of crashes in rural counties involve intersection-related factors. Drivers are advised to exercise heightened caution when navigating such intersections, especially under adverse weather conditions.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.