Authorities Investigating Fatal Crash in Todd County

LONG PRAIRIE -- Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Todd County Monday morning.

The incident happened around 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 27 and County Road 219 in Bruce Township.

The Minnesota State Patrol says 55-year-old Lashel Oliver of Burtrum was heading east on Highway 27 when she collided with an eastbound semi near County Road 219.

The semi was driven by 20-year-old Tyler Scherping of Freeport.

Oliver died in the crash.  Scherping was not hurt.

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