Minivan driver dies in head-on crash in Rochester

Two people in the other vehicle were hurt.

June 4, 2019 at 3:01PM

A minivan driver died in a head-on crash with an SUV after he crossed median on a street in Rochester, authorities said Tuesday.

The collision occurred about 5:50 p.m. Monday on 55th Street NW. near 26th Avenue, police said.

The minivan's driver was identified by police as Jerome Wickert, 52, of Rochester.

The SUV's driver and a passenger were expected to survive their injuries.

Police have yet to say what prompted the eastbound van to cross the grassy median and hit the westbound SUV.

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