Fatal crash on Minnesota 60 results in death of Butterfield man

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Worthington, Minnesota
intersection of Minnesota 60 and 660th Avenue in Butterfield Township
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Worthington Minnesota in Worthington, Minnesota: A 2024 Ford Bronco operated by Wayne Gary Hanson, 83, of Butterfield was southbound on 660th Avenue in Watonwan County's Butterfield Township, and a 2023 Peterbilt operated by Richard Leo Sanow, 43, of Marshall was westbound on Minnesota 60 when the vehicles collided in the intersection at 10:52 a.m. Saturday. Hanson died at the scene. A passenger, Zelda Carol Hanson, 83, of Butterfield, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mayo Clinic Health System-St. James. The Minnesota State Patrol, Butterfield Fire Department, Watonwan County Sheriff's Office, and St. James Police Department responded.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Wayne Gary Hanson Unknown Fatal
Zelda Carol Hanson Unknown Hospitalized

Original reporting

Fatal crash on Minnesota 60 results in death of Butterfield man

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