Lake Park, MN (July 3, 2026) – One person was injured on Thursday morning in a two-vehicle collision on westbound Hwy 10 at 2nd St in Lake Park, Becker County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the collision occurred at about 6:43 a.m. when two Ram pickup trucks travelling westbound on Hwy 10 collided at the intersection with 2nd St. Road conditions were reported as dry at the time.
The driver of a 2017 Ram pickup, 42-year-old Earl William Kennicutt of Deer River, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes for treatment. The driver of the 2026 Ram pickup, 47-year-old Joseph Daniel Louwagie of Lucan, was not injured.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the collision. The circumstances surrounding the crash continue to be examined as investigators work to determine what caused the vehicles to collide.
We wish the injured driver a smooth and speedy recovery.
What Is Commonly Reviewed After a Two-Vehicle Highway Collision?
Two-vehicle highway collisions are usually examined by reviewing the direction of travel, vehicle positions, and traffic conditions leading up to the contact. Investigators may also assess roadway markings, visibility, and whether either driver attempted to avoid the collision.
Vehicle damage, tyre marks, and debris patterns can help establish how the vehicles came together. Information about seat belt use, weather, and roadway conditions is also considered when evaluating the circumstances. By combining these findings, investigators can reconstruct the sequence of events and better understand how the collision occurred.
