_FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 75 IN HALSTAD TOWNSHIP CLAIMS LIFE OF Year-old RAYMUNDO B. ZENTENO OBITUARY, DEATH OF CLIMAX, MINNESOTA; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO SATURDAY MORNING COLLISION UNDER SNOWY AND ICY CONDITIONS_
A devastating car crash occurred in Halstad Township, Minnesota, on Saturday morning, resulting in the tragic loss of life of 68-year-old Raymundo B. Zenteno, a resident of Climax. The incident took place shortly after midnight, around 12:20 a.m., on Highway 75 under hazardous snowy and icy conditions.
_INCIDENT DETAILS_
According to authorities, Zenteno was driving a Ford Taurus northbound on Highway 75 when the crash occurred. A semi-truck, driven by 26-year-old Luis Enrique Pardo of Mexico, was traveling southbound. The two vehicles collided in the southbound lanes near the intersection of US Highway 75 and 270th Avenue.
_EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND INJURIES_
Zenteno was rushed to Sanford Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the semi, Pardo, fortunately, was not injured in the crash. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office, along with Essentia EMS, Ada Police Department, and Halstad Fire and Rescue, responded to the scene of the crash.
_INVESTIGATION ONGOING_
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the exact cause of the crash. The hazardous road conditions, with snow and ice present on Highway 75, are likely to be a factor in the investigation.
_COMMUNITY RESPONSE_
The community is mourning the loss of Raymundo B. Zenteno, a beloved member of the Climax community. Friends, family, and loved ones are coming together to support each other during this difficult time.
_IMPORTANCE OF ROAD SAFETY_
This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of road safety, particularly under hazardous conditions. Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution when traveling on snowy and icy roads, reducing speed and increasing following distances to minimize the risk of accidents.
_CONCLUSION_
The fatal crash on Highway 75 in Halstad Township has claimed the life of 68-year-old Raymundo B. Zenteno, leaving his loved ones and the community in mourning. As the investigation continues, authorities and the public must work together to promote road safety awareness and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
