{"id":72809,"date":"2026-11-10T09:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72809"},"modified":"2026-11-10T09:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:05:24","slug":"cosmos-highway-7-crash-kills-minneapolis-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cosmos-highway-7-crash-kills-minneapolis-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmos Highway 7 Crash Kills Minneapolis Man"},"content":{"rendered":"

COSMOS TOWNSHIP, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A Minneapolis man was killed Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Meeker County.<\/p>\n

David John Teawalt, 65, of Minneapolis, died in the November 9, 2026, crash.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The collision occurred around 3:12 p.m. near 560th Avenue in Cosmos Township.<\/p>\n

A second driver, identified as Andrew Edward Jones, 40, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Van and Pickup Collide on Highway 7<\/h2>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Teawalt was driving a 2024 Ram ProMaster van eastbound on Highway 7.<\/p>\n

Jones was traveling westbound on the same highway in a 2024 Ram 3500 pickup truck.<\/p>\n

The two vehicles collided near 560th Avenue in rural Meeker County.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not explained what caused the vehicles to collide.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol report did not specify whether either vehicle crossed the centerline before the collision.<\/p>\n

Minneapolis Man Dies in Crash<\/h2>\n

Teawalt suffered fatal injuries in the collision.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol identified him as a 65-year-old Minneapolis resident.<\/p>\n

The report did not list a medical facility for Teawalt.<\/p>\n

His death was confirmed in the official crash report released Monday.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding his death.<\/p>\n

Aberdeen Driver Injured<\/h2>\n

Jones, the driver of the Ram 3500 pickup, suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n

He was taken to a medical facility in Hutchinson following the crash.<\/p>\n

Officials did not release specific details about his injuries or current medical condition.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol reported that both drivers were wearing seat belts when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n

Airbags deployed in both vehicles during the collision.<\/p>\n

Dry Road Conditions Reported<\/h2>\n

Investigators reported that the highway surface was dry at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol did not identify the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.<\/p>\n

No additional vehicles or occupants were listed in the crash report.<\/p>\n

Emergency Crews Respond to Fatal Collision<\/h2>\n

Several emergency agencies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol at the scene.<\/p>\n

Responding agencies included the Cosmos Fire Department, Cosmos Ambulance, and Meeker County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol’s St. Cloud District handled the crash investigation.<\/p>\n

Authorities documented the incident under case number 26603272.<\/p>\n

The official crash report was last updated at 10:07 p.m. Monday, November 9.<\/p>\n

At that time, the State Patrol indicated the available information was believed complete.<\/p>\n

State Patrol Releases Victims’ Names<\/h2>\n

The fatal collision left one driver dead and another hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.<\/p>\n

The report did not provide information about possible citations or criminal charges.<\/p>\n

Additional details are available through the Minnesota State Patrol crash report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The fatal collision was also reported by WJON News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Motorists can visit Minnesota 511<\/a> for current road conditions and traffic information.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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