Woman dies in Anoka County crash

Her SUV veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another SUV. The second driver was hospitalized in stable condition.

December 24, 2023 at 3:50PM

A woman was killed Saturday when her SUV veered into oncoming traffic and struck another SUV in Columbus, Minn., the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.

The woman was driving north on Lake Drive NE at 141st Avenue NE before 2 p.m. when she crossed into the southbound lane, the Sheriff's Office said.

She was declared dead on the scene despite lifesaving measures. The man driving the second SUV was hospitalized in stable condition.

The collision was under investigation.

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