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Renville County
Sheriff
A vehicle crashed into the guardrail on Renville Co Rd 2 in Beaver Falls County Park which is approximately 2 miles northwest of Morton in Beaver Falls Township Feb. 18, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office reports. The accident was reported at approximately 3:32 p.m.
The preliminary crash investigation revealed 21-year-old Mason Schmitz of Danube was travelling west on Co. Rd. 2 when he lost control of his motor vehicle. Schmitz crossed over the center line and struck a guard rail. Schmitz’s vehicle became entangled in the guard rail where it came to rest. Schmitz was not injured in the crash. Driver impairment is believed to be a factor. Schmitz was booked into Renville County Jail on probable cause, 4th-degree driving while impaired, and formal charges are expected to be filed by the Renville County Attorney’s Office.
The Renville County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation.
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