ROCHESTER, Minn. (WCCO) – Two people were killed and two were critically injured after a head-on car crash near Rochester early Friday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The incident happened at about 2:38 a.m. Friday on Highway 14, four miles west of Rochester in Olmsted County.
Authorities said a 2000 Mercury Cougar was traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of Highway 14 when it struck a 1993 Mazda Protégé head-on in the westbound lane.
According to the State Patrol, 22-year-old Emery Van Hook of Kasson, Minn. and 18-year-old Tyler Hoff of Mazeppa, Minn. were killed in the crash. Van Hook was the driver of the Mazda while Hoff was the passenger. Another passenger, 18-year-old Alexander Korbi of Mesa, Ariz., is in critical condition.
The driver of the wrong-way car has been identified as 23-year-old Sondra Dewerd of Rochester. She is in critical condition.
The incident remains under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol and the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office.




Crews On Scene Of Rescue...
Massive Tornado Rips Through...
Baseball Shots Of The Week –...
Best Summer Dishes
CBS 2013-2014 Prime Time Shows
Batting Practice Buddies
Fire Near Menahga, Minn.
Renderings Of "The Yard" In...
Flash Forward: Concept Cars...
Senate Passes Gay Marriage...
Baseball Shots Of The Week –...
Ice Surging Off Of Lake Mille...
Hundreds Rally At Capitol For...
Best Summer Festivals and...
Baseball Shots Of The Week –...
Minnesota Wild Score In OT,...



