Becker Township, MN (October 17, 2024) – A vehicle accident occurred on October 16, 2024, at approximately 4:19 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 25 and 97th Street SE in Sherburne County. Emergency responders were alerted to the scene following reports of injuries resulting from the collision involving two vehicles.
According to preliminary reports, a 2012 Subaru Outback, driven by 51-year-old Amy Marie Horrigan of Oak Park, was traveling westbound on 97th Street when it collided with a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, which was traveling southbound on Highway 25. The impact resulted in injuries for those involved in the accident.
Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Amy Horrigan was reported to have her airbag deploy during the accident and was wearing her seatbelt. She did not require medical attention at a healthcare facility. The passenger in the Subaru, 45-year-old Heather Rae Kiem from Foley, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Saint Cloud Hospital for evaluation. It was noted that she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
The driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe, 44-year-old Breanna Dee Herbst from North Branch, also had her airbag deploy and was wearing her seatbelt. She did not sustain any injuries requiring medical treatment.
The road conditions at the time of the accident were dry, which may have contributed to the circumstances surrounding the crash. Emergency services from the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office and Becker Fire Department responded to the scene to assist those involved and manage traffic.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the specific factors that led to the collision. The intersection was temporarily closed as emergency personnel worked to clear the scene and gather evidence.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this unfortunate accident.
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