CROOKSTON, Minn. (AP) -- Authorities say two people were killed when their SUV collided with a semi in Polk County.

The sheriff's office says the crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday at an intersection on County Road 46. KFGO reports the driver of the SUV, a 36-year-old Fertile man, and his passenger, a 33-year-old woman from Winger, both died at the scene. Their names have not been released.

The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.

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