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Fatal Crash Involving Semi Near Orono

ORONO, Minn. (WCCO) -- The State Patrol says there was a fatal crash along Highway 12 near Orono, Minn. Tuesday morning.

The State Patrol says it was a broadside collision involving a 1992 Honda Accord and a semi truck.

Authorities said the driver of the Honda was driving west on Highway 12.

The driver lost control of the vehicle, hit a wall and then crossed into oncoming traffic, where the vehicle crashed into a semi truck headed east.

The driver of the Honda -- 37-year-0ld Bruno Sagnweu of Oakdale -- was killed.

The 70-year-old driver of the truck suffered minor injuries.

Road conditions at the crash site were described by the State Patrol as wet.

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