Paul Charles Volness, 64, of Cokato, sustained life-threatening injuries in a vehicle crash that took place at the intersection of Hwy. 15 and Meeker Cty. 18 in Collinwood Township Tuesday at approximately 5:15 p.m., according to the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP).
MSP reported Volness was driving a 2007 Saturn Vue traveling westbound on Meeker Cty. 18 when he collided with a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Shane Donald Pitzl, 44, of Annandale who was driving northbound on Hwy 15.
Volness was not wearing a seatbelt, and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office, Dassel Fire and Rescue, and Allina Ambulance responded to the scene.