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1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Highway 61 crash in Cottage Grove

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Highway 61 crash in Cottage Grove

Authorities are investigating after a deadly crash on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove left one person dead and another hospitalized.Cottage Grove Public Safety says two vehicles crashed on Highway 61 between 70th Street and 80th Street on Friday, resulting in the death of one driver.The other driver was transported to Regions Hospital by Cottage Grove EMS, according to officials.The Minnesota State Patrol has started reconstructing the crash to determine what happened, and if any changes will be filed.Local authorities say they are working together to provide answers and support those affected by the crash.Officials have not released the names of those involved, details about what caused the crash, or the current condition of the surviving driver.

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