Key Highlights
- Two people died in a car crash on Highway 55 near Rockford.
- A Freeport woman is in serious condition after the accident.
- The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
- Mindimoie Diggines and Shawn Slaven died; Brooke Hoheisel was seriously injured.
Accident Claims Lives, Injures Passenger in Serious Crash Near Rockford
Rockford Township (WJON News) — A tragic car crash on Highway 55 claimed the lives of two individuals and left one seriously injured. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, involving a GMC Acadia driven by Shawn Slaven from Plymouth and a Chevy Equinox driven by Mindimoie Diggines from St. Paul. Both vehicles collided near the intersection of County Road 33, resulting in a significant collision that sent both SUVs into a ditch.
Victims and Injuries
The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed that Shawn Slaven and Mindimoie Diggines died at the scene. A passenger in Diggines’ vehicle, 18-year-old Brooke Hoheisel from Freeport, sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center. Another passenger, Precious Diggines from Minneapolis, also received non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to North Memorial Hospital.
Investigation Ongoing
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities. While the full details are still emerging, preliminary reports suggest that both vehicles were traveling on Highway 55 when they collided near the intersection of County Road 33. The investigation aims to determine the specific circumstances leading to this tragic accident.
Local emergency services and rescue teams responded quickly to the scene, providing critical assistance to the injured parties and working to extricate the victims from both vehicles.
The crash site has been cordoned off for ongoing investigations, and authorities are urging drivers in the area to exercise caution and follow posted speed limits.
The community is reacting with shock and sadness following this incident. Local residents have expressed their concerns about highway safety and the potential risks associated with driving on Highway 55 during peak travel times. Authorities advise that all drivers remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation progresses, and we will keep you informed of any new developments or recommendations from safety experts regarding highway travel in this area.
