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320-251-4240  

Crash

On 07/08/18 at 2:23 p.m., the Stearns County Sheriff's Office received an emergency call of a crash with injuries on Co Rd 17, Melrose Township, approximately 7 miles east of the City Sauk Centre. When responders arrived, there was a white 2013 Ford Mustang driven by Joan Donnay, 53, Sauk Centre, that had been struck from behind by a 2006 silver Chrystler 300 driven by Zachary Cave, 20, Melrose. During the investigation, deputies found that Donnay was traveling west bound on Co Rd 17 and slowing down for a vehicle pulling out of the Public Access of Lake Sylvia. Donnay's vehicle was almost stopped when it was struck from behind by Cave. Donnay was transported by Melrose Ambulance to the Melrose Hospital. The extent of the injuries are not known but are not life threatening. Cave only received minor injuries. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. Stearns County was assisted by Melrose Police Department, Melrose Fire/Rescue and Melrose Ambulance. 

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