Cottonwood County, Minnesota – A collision involving two vehicles at Highway 60 and County Road 27 in Midway Township occurred on February 17, 2025, resulting in one passenger being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Accident Details:
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2020 Honda HR-V, driven by Elizabeth M. Rhodes, 64, of Hudson, WI, was traveling eastbound on Highway 60, while a 2017 Ford Edge, driven by Claire Albert Berlin, 81, of Butterfield, MN, was traveling southbound on County Road 27. The two vehicles collided at the intersection.
Occupants and Injuries:
Honda HR-V (2020):
- Driver: Elizabeth M. Rhodes, 64, of Hudson, WI – No injuries
- Passenger: Kaydra Ellen Berlin, 80, of Butterfield, MN – Non-life-threatening injuries, transported to Windom Hospital
- Airbag Deployed: Yes
- Seat Belts Worn: Yes
Ford Edge (2017):
- Driver: Claire Albert Berlin, 81, of Butterfield, MN – No injuries
- Airbag Deployed: No
- Seat Belt Worn: Yes
Crash Conditions & Emergency Response:
- Road Conditions: Dry
- Alcohol Involved: No
- Responding Agencies: Mountain Lake Police Department, Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Lake Fire and Ambulance
The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed that the information is believed to be complete as of their last update on February 17, 2025, at 1:28 PM.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News