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Willmar, Kandiyohi County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A fatal crash west of Willmar claimed the life of a man who had stopped to help after an earlier wreck on Highway 40.<\/p>\n

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What Happened<\/h2>\n

The crash happened at about 8:09 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. It took place at Highway 40 and 60th Street Southwest, west of Willmar.<\/p>\n

According to the report, this was a secondary crash. The first crash involved two vehicles on eastbound Highway 40. That earlier crash did not cause injuries.<\/p>\n

A passerby then got out of a vehicle to check on the people involved. During that effort, an eastbound 2018 Chevrolet Equinox struck the pedestrian.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Victim Identified<\/h2>\n

The victim was identified as 68-year-old Jeffrey Dean Bauman of Kerkhoven, Minnesota. He died at the scene.<\/p>\n

Authorities said Bauman was outside a vehicle when he was hit. The report listed his injury as fatal.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Driver Information<\/h2>\n

The driver of the Chevrolet Equinox was identified as Jessica Lynn Schneider, 30, of Maynard, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Schneider was not injured in the crash. The report said she was wearing a seat belt. No airbag deployed.<\/p>\n

Authorities also said alcohol was not suspected. Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Emergency Response<\/h2>\n

Several agencies responded to the scene. They included the Kandiyohi County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Kandiyohi Rescue, Willmar Fire, and Pennock First Responders.<\/p>\n

The case was handled through the St. Cloud district. The report said the information was believed complete. It was last updated at 1:15 p.m. on April 10, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Why This Crash Stands Out<\/h2>\n

This case is especially tragic because the victim appears to have stopped to help others. He was trying to check on people from the first crash.<\/p>\n

Secondary crashes can happen fast. They are often dangerous for drivers, passengers, and anyone outside a vehicle. Safety officials often urge people to stay alert near crash scenes and move carefully around traffic.<\/p>\n

Readers can learn more about traffic safety from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety<\/a> and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n