Verdi Township, MN (October 21, 2024) – A traffic accident occurred in Verdi Township on October 20, 2024, at approximately 5:44 p.m. The incident took place on Highway 14 at milepost 4, involving a semi-truck and a Honda vehicle.
According to reports, a 2018 Kenworth semi-truck, driven by 26-year-old Josef Jacobus Vandermerwe of Volga, was traveling westbound on Highway 14. At the same time, a 2017 Honda RTL, operated by 71-year-old Fathi Taha Halaweish from Brookings, was also traveling westbound on the same highway. The semi-truck was attempting to make a right turn onto 145th Avenue when it collided with the Honda, resulting in a variety of injuries.
Emergency responders from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lake Benton Fire Department, and Tyler Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. Mr. Halaweish sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Brookings Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, Mr. Vandermerwe did not suffer any injuries and did not require medical attention.
The road conditions at the time of the accident were reported to be dry, which typically contributes to safer driving conditions. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident as they navigate the aftermath.
Injury Accidents in Minnesota
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