De GRAFF, Minn.—One person is in critical condition and two others, including a woman from Tyler, were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Thursday near De Graff in Swift County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 5:43 Thursday afternoon, a 2022 Chevy Equinox being driven by 70-year-old Linda Mary Holzheimer of Appleton was traveling westbound on Highway 12. A 2013 Lincoln MKX being driven by 53-year-old Nicole Rae Peterson of Tyler was traveling southbound on 4th Street when the vehicles collided. 

Holzheimer and Peterson sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Benson Hospital. 

A passenger in the Chevy, 76-year-old Allen James Sadergaski of Appleton, sustained life-threatening injuries and was also taken to the Benson Hospital. 

Assistance was provided by the Swift County Sheriff’s Office, De Graff Fire Department, and Benson Ambulance.