1 killed in crash on Highway 12 in Wright County

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash near Howard Lake Tuesday morning. 

The crash report said a car and box truck were both heading eastbound on Highway 12 just before 7:30 a.m. when they crashed near Keats Avenue Southwest.

The 46-year-old driver of the car was killed in the crash. The box truck driver did not sustain any injuries. 

Alcohol was not considered a factor in the crash and the road conditions were listed as dry. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. 


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