A fatal accident occurred Sunday morning about 11 a.m. on I-35 and Highway 8, near Forest Lake, Minnesota (Washington County). A Chevy pick-up truck was northbound when the driver lost control and started to roll. It rolled into a southbound Toyota Camry. The car flipped and landed upside down.

The two people from the car were pronounced dead at the scene. They were James Holland, 45, of Chanhassen and his son, Jude Holland, 4.

The driver of the pick-up truck, Eric Sprouse, 19, was ejected from his truck and sustained critical injuries. He was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries. The passenger, Dustin Covey, 20, sustained non life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to Fairview Hospital, Wyoming.

The Minnesota State Patrol, Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, and Forest Lake Police Department were all on the scene. Interstate 35 was completely shutdown for two hours. A medical helicopter landed on the freeway to assist and transported the driver of the truck. Traffic was rerouted to Highway 61. The northbound lanes were reopened about 1 p.m. Southbound lanes were finally cleared and opened about 4 p.m.

Alcohol is not suspected in the accident.

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Three people from one family were killed Saturday night in a head on collision. The accident occurred about 7 p.m. on County Road 50, near Kenwood Trail, Lakeville.

The crash involved a Hyundai Elantra, driven by Debra Buhmann, and a Chevy Silverado, driven by a 17-year-old from Dundas, Minnesota. It was reported that the Silverado was being driven with its lights off and went over the center line, crashing head on into the Elantra.

The car was carrying three generations from one family; Shirley Iverson, 71, Debra Buhmann, 34, and Alexis Iverson, 8. They all lost their lives in the crash that occurred just miles from their homes. The driver of the pickup truck was airlifted to HCMC, his condition unknown.

Lakeville Police and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the accident. Alcohol is not suspected.

What Can The Victims’ Families Do?

In this type of car crash, if the truck was being driven with its lights off, there is a strong case for a wrongful death suit due to negligence. A wrongful death lawsuit must be filed by a family member and brought to court by a trustee. The compensation is limited to financial losses suffered by the surviving family members and includes: loss of companionship; loss of assistance, advice, and protection; and loss of monetary contributions the deceased would have made had they lived.

The laws dealing with a wrongful death suit are complex. Therefore, it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable law firm to represent you in your Minnesota wrongful death claim. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of combined experience. We will fight for justice in your case. Contact a Minnesota Wrongful Death Attorney at (612) TSR-TIME.

Nate Bjerke and Patrick Kranz just tried a case in Hennepin County involving a young woman who was 16 at the time she was hit by a semi-truck 5 years ago. The trucking company and driver did not want to take responsibility for the crash or the injuries they caused, but Nate and Patrick crushed them every step of the way. The jury provided justice after a 5-day trial in the amount of just over $360,000 which was over four times the last offer by the trucking company!! Great job guys!! Could not have done it without the help of their assistant Lynn Mausolf. And congrats to this wonderful young woman!

Congratulations to this wonderful young woman

The accidents were prolific Saturday morning due to patchy ice and snow. State Patrol reported more than 100 crashes around Minneapolis-St. Paul from 3 a.m. – 11 a.m. Bridges froze over and roads had patches of ice that were covered with a dusting of snow. MnDOT was out treating trouble spots with salt.

Around 8 a.m., a 45-year-old woman, from Cedar, MN, went off the road in Forest Lake after spinning out on a patch of ice on 35 W North. She left her car to check on another accident victim, was struck by a car driven by a Pine City woman, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident involved three cars that had spun out on northbound 35W near the Forest Lake split. The drivers of vehicle 1 and vehicle 2 got out of their cars to help the third driver, who had rolled his car. It was at that time that a fourth car came onto the scene and fatally struck the woman from Cedar.

Those involved in the accident were: William Franks, 58, of Chaska; Tirrell Corgard, 70, of Roseville; and Maria Wilson, 34, of Pine City; and the unidentified woman from Cedar. The accident is under investigation.

Legal Help Is Available

Minnesota state law allows the spouse and next of kin to recover monetary damages when there is a wrongful death in a fatal car crash. Damages allowed include medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost potential earnings, and loss of companionship. In a wrongful death case, the court appoints a trustee to represent the spouse and next of kin.

If you have any questions about a car accident case, contact a Minneapolis auto accident attorney at TSR Injury Law. We care and we will help. Call (612) TSR-TIME.