Wild Rice Twp, MN (November 28, 2024) – An injury accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 32 and Highway 200 in Norman County. The collision involved two vehicles, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, which crashed while traveling in opposite directions on Highway 200. The Silverado was heading west when it collided with the eastbound Suburban. Emergency responders, including Norman County Sheriff’s Office, Fertile Rescue, and Mahnomen Ambulance, arrived on the scene to provide assistance.
The driver of the Silverado, 39-year-old Kyle Brett Bushelle from Bemidji, MN, was uninjured in the crash. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. The driver of the Suburban, 58-year-old Karen Elaine Ahmann from Mahnomen, MN, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mahnomen Hospital. Her passengers, 47-year-old Heather Faye Lafriniere and 67-year-old Kathy Marie Thorpe, both from Mahnomen, were unharmed. All individuals were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Alcohol was not a factor in the incident, though it remains unclear if alcohol played a role in the Silverado driver’s actions.
Our thoughts go to the victims as we hope for their recovery.
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This incident highlights the importance of seatbelt use and safe driving practices, as all involved were wearing seatbelts, reducing the severity of potential injuries. Despite the collision, the outcomes could have been much worse without these precautions. Although Kyle Bushelle was unharmed, Karen Ahmann’s injuries serve as a reminder that even minor accidents can have significant consequences. Thankfully, none of the injuries were life-threatening, and the swift response from emergency responders helped prevent further harm.
Investigators will continue to examine the cause of the collision, but at this time, the details regarding how the crash occurred remain unclear. Factors like weather, road conditions, and driver actions are all part of the ongoing investigation.
Local Accident Reports expresses its wishes for a swift recovery of those involved in this crash. It’s important for all drivers to remain cautious and aware, especially when traveling on busy roads like Highway 200.