Wisconsin woman dies in Chisago County head-on crash on Highway 8 - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Minnesota
Highway 8
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Minnesota Today in Minnesota: A 75‐year‐old Wisconsin woman was driving east on Highway 8 when she crossed the center line in her Ford Ranger and collided head‐on with a Nissan Murano. The driver of the Ranger, Rebecca Mae Freedom, died at the scene, while the driver of the Murano, Jane Ogbonne Martins, suffered life‐threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Rebecca Mae Freedom Driver Fatal
Jane Ogbonne Martins Driver Injured

Original reporting

Wisconsin woman dies in Chisago County head-on crash on Highway 8 - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News

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