Three injured in crash Monday morning three miles northeast of Renville

By West Central Tribune staff report

October 11, 2022 03:25 PM

RENVILLE — Three people, including a minor, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning at an intersection northeast of Renville.

A preliminary investigation by the Renville County Sheriff’s Office showed a 2010 Hyundai Accent driven by 42-year-old Jameson Johnson, of Howard Lake, was traveling south on Renville County Road 21 when it stopped at the intersection with County Road 11 in Crooks Township, according to a news release.

The Hyundai then entered the intersection, where it struck a 1999 Buick Century driven by 32-year-old Brett Holwerda, of Danube, driving westbound on County Road 11, according to the release.

Holwerda was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Johnson and his juvenile passenger were both transported to Carris Health — Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar with “unknown injuries,” according to the release.

All three were wearing their seat belts.

Renville Fire and Rescue, the Renville Medical Response Unit and Olivia Ambulance also responded to the crash reported at 6:58 a.m. Monday, according to the release.

By West Central Tribune staff report

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