Richland Township, MN (September 6, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision occurred at Highway 60 and County Road 23 at about 2:23 p.m. on Friday, September 4.
Sharon Lea Sturgill, 84, of Yates Center, Kansas, was driving a 2015 Fiat 500 south on County Road 23. Tyler Paul Bremer, 27, of Kenyon, was driving a 2017 Nissan Titan east on Highway 60 when the vehicles came together.
Sturgill died following the accident, while Bremer was not hurt.
The crash remains under investigation. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Sturgill’s family and loved ones.
Why Can Rural Highway Intersections Carry Greater Risks?
Rural highway intersections can bring faster through traffic, together with vehicles entering from smaller county roads. Drivers may have only a few seconds to judge distance and speed before crossing or turning onto a main route.
Sight lines can be affected by curves, hills, vegetation, signs, or road design. Even on dry pavement, higher travel speeds can increase stopping distance and reduce the time available to react when another vehicle enters the roadway.
Vehicle size and structure can also influence how force is distributed when two travel paths meet. Seat belts and airbags are designed to limit occupant movement, but protection can vary with speed, angle, and cabin deformation. Rural crossings may also have fewer traffic controls than busy urban intersections, making careful observation especially important.
