UPDATE: A tragic head-on collision has claimed the life of Sandra Marie Olson, a 55-year-old woman from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The crash occurred just before noon on November 1, 2023, in rural Otter Tail County on Minnesota Highway 210.
At approximately 11:04 a.m., Olson was driving her 2012 Toyota 4Runner eastbound when she drifted into oncoming traffic while negotiating a curve. The vehicle collided head-on with a 1990 Peterbilt truck driven by John Floyd Mayfield, 62, of Perham. Tragically, Olson was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Emergency responders from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Ringdahl Ambulance, and Underwood Fire Department rushed to the crash site located in Tordenskjold Township, approximately 13 miles east of Fergus Falls. Miraculously, Mayfield emerged uninjured.
This devastating incident highlights the critical importance of seatbelt use and road safety, especially as winter approaches in Minnesota. Authorities urge all drivers and passengers to buckle up to prevent such tragic outcomes.
As investigations continue, local residents are left grappling with the shock of this fatal accident. Officials are expected to release further details as they become available. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
