The Minnesota State Patrol investigated a 3-vehicle crash in Meeker County on Thursday morning. It occurred at 7:56 a.m. on Highway 12 at 650th Avenue in Darwin Township.
A 2024 CAN AM Defender L ATV, driven by a 70-year-old Litchfield man, was traveling northbound on 650th Avenue. A 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 18-year-old Lincoln Jon Gutormson of Cokato, was traveling westbound on Highway 12. A 2025 Ram 1500 pick-up, driven by 48-year-old Derrick John Nonweiler of Willmar, was traveling eastbound on Highway 12 when the vehicles collided. 30-year-old Ethel Valeria Parreles Arbizu of Willmar was a passenger in the pick-up.
The drivers of the Silverado and Ram and the passenger were not injured. More information about the ATV driver and his condition will be released by the State Patrol later. Also responding to the scene were the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, Litchfield Police Dept., Litchfield Fire Dept., and Litchfield Rescue Squad.
