Luverne man killed in hit-and-run accident Wednesday, law enforcement asks public for info

Image courtesy Rock County Sheriff’s Office of the pickup truck suspected of hitting William Krotzer, 76, of Luverne on Wednesday.

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as it investigates a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Wednesday.

Just after noon on Dec. 13, law enforcement responded to reports of a man lying in the north ditch on 141st Street, about half-a-mile east of 60th Ave., north of Beaver Creek.

Deputies found the body of William Krotzer, 76, of Luverne. The Rock County Coroner pronounced Krotzer dead at the scene. His vehicle was found with a flat tire about one mile east from where deputies found his body.

Investigation determined that Krotzer was the victim of a hit-and-run. He is believed to have been struck by a newer-model Chevrolet Z71 pickup truck, maroon or similar in color. It would likely have front-end damage.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have seen Krotzer walking on the road Wednesday morning or who has seen a maroon or similar pickup truck with front-end damage to contact them at 507-283-5000.