WILLMAR, MN — A 68-year-old man was killed in a collision on Highway 40 on Friday afternoon.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), the incident occurred following an earlier crash involving two vehicles on eastbound Highway 40, west of Willmar in Kandiyohi County.
The victim, identified as Jeffrey Dean Bauman, reportedly exited his vehicle to check on the occupants of the previously involved cars. While he was outside, he was struck by an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox. Emergency responders pronounced Bauman dead at the scene.
MSP confirmed that there were no injuries associated with the initial crash. The highway remained open during recovery operations, and no further details on the investigation were provided.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.