Sheriff: Both Drivers Injured In Stearns Co. Crash

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in Stearns County say two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Lake Henry Township.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded around 4:22 p.m. to a crash at the intersection of County Road 19 and Country Road 129.

Officials say a 68-year-old St. Martin man was driving eastbound on Country Road 19 when he attempted to make a left-hand turn onto County Road 129, hitting a 36-year-old Paynesville woman who was traveling westbound.

Both drivers were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

According to the sheriff's office, both drivers were wearing seat belts. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

The incident remains under investigation.