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Sacred Heart man dies in Sunday crash

HECTOR — A 43-year-old Sacred Heart man died in a two-vehicle crash reported at 6:08 p.m. Sunday on TH 4 at 730th Avenue, Martinsburg Township, Renville County.

A 2001 Chevy Silverado driven by David L. Koskela, 43, Sacred Heart, was northbound on TH 4 when it collided with a southbound 2016 Chevy Silverado driven by Steven G. Grussendorf, 61, New Ulm, who crossed the center line.

Grussendorf was transported to New Ulm Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Both drivers wore seat belts. A passenger in the Koskela truck, Duane J. Koskela, 43, Sacred Heart, was transported to an Olivia hospital with non-life threatening injuries. All three people wore seat belts. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. Alcohol was not involved in the Koskelas. It was unknown if it was in Grussendorf.

Assisting agencies included Hector and Fairfax Police and Fire Departments, Hector Ambulance and the Renville County Sheriff’s Office.

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