PINE RIVER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a devastating turn of events, a Sunday morning drive near Pine River, Minnesota, turned into a scene of tragedy as a head-on collision claimed the lives of two individuals and left two others fighting for survival.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:38 a.m., roughly two miles west of Pine River. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the collision involved a Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling westbound and a Pontiac G6 sedan heading eastbound.
The driver of the F-150, identified as 32-year-old Kyle Daniel Jones of Bayport, Minnesota, suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash. His passenger, 30-year-old Mandy Marie Tellinghusen, also from Bayport, sustained similarly critical injuries. Authorities have confirmed that alcohol was a factor in this portion of the accident.
Tragically, in the Pontiac G6, the driver, 39-year-old Royal William No of Hillman, Minnesota, lost his life in the collision. Furthermore, his passenger, 50-year-old Heather Fay Savelos of Brainerd, Minnesota, also succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Another passenger, identified as 53-year-old Kelly Lee Kushel of Pine River, suffered life-threatening injuries.
The gravity of the situation was underscored by the presence of another passenger, a 36-year-old male from Brainerd, although no information regarding his condition has been released at this time. It’s been confirmed that no alcohol was involved in the Pontiac G6.
The crash has sent shockwaves through the Pine River community and beyond, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating consequences of reckless driving. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, the families and loved ones of those affected are left grappling with profound loss and uncertainty.
As the community mourns the lives lost and prays for the swift recovery of the injured, there’s a collective call for heightened awareness and responsibility on the roads to prevent such heart-wrenching tragedies from occurring in the future.
I’m Neil Berg reporting for trfnews.i234.me
at least they didn't harm any pedestrian's
so sad