Icy Conditions Contributed to Fatal Crash Along Mille Lacs Lake

Garrison, MN (MinnesotaNow) - The State Patrol responded this morning to a fatal collision on an icy highway along Mille Lacs Lake.

The preliminary crash report indicates the deadly crash involved two SUVs traveling in opposite directions on Highway 169 about five miles south of Garrison. The State Patrol says the driver of a southbound vehicle lost control on a curve and slid into the path of a northbound SUV around 8:50 a.m.

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The driver of the vehicle that slid out of control was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as 50-year-old Nicole Elizabeth Freeman of Garrison.

The driver of the other SUV was identified as 42-year-old Leslie James Gahbow of Isle. He was transported to a nearby hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.

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Source: Icy Conditions Contributed to Fatal Crash Along Mille Lacs Lake

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