LeSueur man dies following car-utility vehicle crash

LESUEUR, Minn. (KEYC) - A LeSueur man has died following a crash involving a side-by-side utility vehicle and a car.

The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Tuesday around 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Le Sueur County Road 15 and Le Sueur Creek Road in Sharon Township, that’s between Le Sueur and Le Center.

Authorities say a Toyota Camry driven by a 16-year-old girl from Le Sueur was Southbound on County Road 15 and a John Deere side by side driven by Allen Gregory Wilmes, 82, of Le Sueur was eastbound on Le Sueur Creek Road when the two vehicles collided, causing Wilmes to be ejected.

Lifesaving efforts were performed but ultimately Wilmes was pronounced deceased on scene.

The 16-year-old female sustained no injuries.

Assisting agencies were Le Center Fire Department, Le Center Ambulance Service, Mayo Air Care and the Minnesota State Patrol.

The crash remains under investigation.

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