Menahga Woman Killed After SUV Travels Under Semi on Highway 87

Overview

• The crash occurred Thursday night around 10 p.m. on Highway 87 near milepost 15 in Evergreen Township when first responders were called to the scene.
• Authorities say a semitruck was backing into a residence on the north side of the highway when a westbound SUV drove underneath the trailer, killing the SUV driver.
• The semi driver was not hurt and officials reported dry road conditions and that alcohol was not involved in the crash.
• Detroit Lakes Fire, Wolf Lake Fire, Frazee Fire, Frazee Police, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office and the State Patrol all assisted at the scene.
• The State Patrol will continue its probe with standard steps such as scene reconstruction and witness interviews and is expected to release the woman’s identity after next-of-kin notification.