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2 Drivers Dead In Becker County Head-On Crash

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Two drivers who collided head-on in Becker County Wednesday morning have died as a result of their injuries.

Police say Duane Koltes, 74, of Fargo was driving a 2015 Chevy Tahoe south on Highway 59 near Highway 104 when Bruce Vidden, 58, of Detroit Lakes was driving north in the same area.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, one of the cars crossed the center line and hit the other car, head-on. Both drivers were killed.

The Becker County Sheriff's office assisted in the response to the crash and investigation.

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