At least one person dead after semi collides with car in Watonwan County
Summary
Semi Truck Crash Butterfield Minnesota in Butterfield, Minnesota: A semi-trailer traveling west on Highway 60 collided with a Ford Bronco traveling south on 660th Avenue in Watonwan County on Saturday morning. The semi’s driver, a 43‑year‑old Marshall man, was not injured and was the only occupant of the vehicle. The Bronco’s occupants were an 83‑year‑old man from Butterfield, Wayne Hanson, who died at the scene, and his wife, Zelda Hanson, who suffered life‑threatening injuries and was transported to St. James Hospital. Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the crash and has not released further details as of Sunday.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zelda Hanson | Passenger | Hospitalized |
| Wayne Hanson | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
At least one person dead after semi collides with car in Watonwan County