Cottage Grove Crash Leaves One Dead
COTTAGE GROVE, MN — One person died in a crash on Highway 61 Wednesday evening, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Authorities reported that a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling southbound on Highway 61 when a Hyundai Genesis entered the roadway from a golf course. The Equinox collided with the Hyundai near Kingsborough Trail, causing the SUV to roll multiple times and resulting in the ejection of the driver.
Crystal Rae Maciewski, 43, of Hastings, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials noted she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. There were no passengers in her vehicle.
The driver of the Hyundai was the sole occupant and sustained no injuries.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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