STEWART — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday in Mcleoud County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 7:04 Saturday evening, a 2018 Chevy Silverado was traveling eastbound on Highway 212 and a 2020 Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound on Highway 212 when they collided.
A passenger in the Toyota, 75-year-old Marleen Hartjes of Springfield, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Glencoe Hospital. The driver of the Toyota, 79-year-old John Hartjes of Springfield, and another passenger, an 11-year-old boy, were not injured.
The driver of the Chevy, 70-year-old Randal Kalenberg of Stewart, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The report notes Kalenberg was not wearing his seat belt and alcohol was involved.
Assistance was provided by the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office, Stewart Fire Department, and Buffalo Lake Ambulance.
