Steele County Head On Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol reports a head on crash on Monday resulting in the two drivers being taken to St. Marys in Rochester.
Just before 4PM a Cargo Van traveling south on Highway 218 in Aurora Township collided head on with a northbound vehicle which crossed the center line resulting in the accident in the southbound lanes. The driver of the van, 22 year old William McAlister of Austin and the driver of the passenger car, 47 year old Gary Wencl of Owatonna were both taken to St. Marys with non life threatening injuries. McAlister was taken via Mayo 1 and Wencl via North Aircare.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The Minnesota State Patrol is continuing its investigation.