Three injured in Renville County collision Tuesday evening

Three area residents were sent to hospitals after two vehicles collided in Renville County early Tuesday evening.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Aug. 30, a Nissan Sentra driven by an unidentified 17 year old female was headed westbound on on Highway 212. At about 6:47 p.m., the Sentra collided with an eastbound Kenworth semi-truck being driven by David Michael Mensink, age 46, of Clarkfield.

The 17 year old female was taken to Avera Medical Group, as well as her passenger, Lynette Marilyn Duis, age 38, of Granite Falls, and Mensink.

The Granite Falls Police Department and Renville County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.