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1 Killed, 2 Hurt In Benton County Crash

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – One person was killed and two others suffered minor injuries after a left the road and hit a tree Monday night in Benton County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Authorities said the crash happened at about 7:26 p.m. Monday on southbound Highway 10 and 85th Street in Watab Township, located in Benton County. The Minnesota State Patrol said a 2009 Chevy Suburban was traveling southbound on Highway 10 when it left the roadway to the right side and struck a road approach.

The vehicle went airborne, lost control, turned to its left and hit a tree on the passenger side. A passenger in the rear seat of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol identified the victim as 13-year-old Ellie C. Sovada of St. Cloud. A 12-year-old girl and a 59-yea-old man, both of St. Cloud, suffered serious injuries in the crash.

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating what led up to the crash, but said alcohol was not a factor and all three were wearing their seatbelts.

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