Breckinridge Township, MN (October 15, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on October 14, at approximately 3:04 PM, at milepost 4 on MN Highway 210. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of a collision between two vehicles.
According to preliminary reports, a 2014 Ford F150 was traveling westbound on MN Highway 210 while a 2004 Chrysler Sebring was heading eastbound when the two vehicles collided. The road conditions were dry at the time of the incident, which allowed for clear visibility.
The driver of the Ford F150, Dillon Todd Church, a 30-year-old male from Parkers Prairie, MN, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sandford Fargo for medical care. The driver of the Chrysler Sebring, Gisela Christine Tervola, an 83-year-old female from Fergus Falls, MN, tragically did not survive the accident and was not transported to a healthcare facility.
Emergency services from the Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office and the Breckenridge Fire Department responded to the incident to provide assistance and manage the scene. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this devastating incident.
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