Man Killed and Woman Injured in Mankato-Area Rollover Crash
Madelia, MN (MinnesotaNow) - One person was killed and another was seriously injured in an early-morning rollover crash in the Mankato area.
Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office Reports Fatal Rollover
The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office reports that the fatal crash occurred around 4:50 a.m. near the intersection of two rural highways, approximately seven miles southeast of Madelia and 20 miles southwest of Mankato. The Sheriff's Office says it received a 911 call reporting a car in the ditch, along with an injured woman and a deceased man near the vehicle.
Sheriff's Office Says Both Occupants Apparently Ejected During Crash
The preliminary investigation determined that the car was traveling west on Blue Earth County Road 10 when it crossed the oncoming lane of traffic and rolled into the ditch. A news release from the Sheriff's Office says investigators believe both occupants were ejected from the car during the crash.
Deceased Victim Identified
The person killed in the crash has been identified as 28-year-old James Andrew Harris of Amboy.
The name of the seriously injured woman has not been released. She was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital.
The crash remains under investigation with assistance from the State Patrol.
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