MORA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a devastating incident, a collision occurred around 8:00 a.m. Thursday, just north of Mora in Kanabec County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The collision involved a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Candace Berglund of Ogilvie and a semi-truck traveling south on Highway 65.
Here’s what happened:
- Berglund’s vehicle, traveling east on Highway 27 at Highway 65, made contact with the southbound semi.
- Regrettably, Candace Berglund lost her life in the crash, marking a tragic end to the morning commute.
- Her passenger, 16-year-old Robert Berglund, also of Ogilvie, suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Children’s Hospital for urgent medical care.
The occupants of the semi:
- Craig Stern, 49, of Cedar, and Daniel Dami, 39, of St. Francis, both sustained injuries but were fortunate to have non-life-threatening conditions. They were promptly transported to the hospital for medical attention.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic accident, authorities continue their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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