COTTONWOOD COUNTY, MN. (THECOUNT) — Albert Lea, Minnesota man, Hunter Schwartz has been identified as the victim killed following a crash on Tuesday night that four others were injured in Cottonwood County.
The incident took place on Highway 71 in Windom, MN, around 6:30 p.m. Schwartz, 28, was driving a 2018 Kia Sportage at the time of the accident and was not wearing a seat belt.
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The other vehicle involved was a 2023 Buick Enclave, driven by 42-year-old Amy Pigman from Odin, MN. Pigman had three boys with her, aged 12, 13, and 14.
The collision occurred when Schwartz’s southbound Kia Sportage and Pigman’s northbound Buick Enclave met near 510th Avenue.
Pigman and the three boys received non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at Windom Hospital.
Schwartz was also taken to Windom Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Schwartz family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign for support.
Via GoFundMe:
Hello, my name is Elijah, and I’m the nephew of Ashley Schwartz. Tragically, earlier today, Ashley received a heartbreaking call from State Patrol informing her that her husband had been killed in a car accident on his way home from work. This devastating loss has left Ashley a widow and their two young boys without their father.
During this incredibly difficult time, any support you can offer whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this fundraiser would mean the world to Ashley and her family. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
At the time of the crash, road conditions were snowy and icy. Airbags in both vehicles deployed.
The response to the crash involved multiple agencies, including Cottonwood County, Jackson County, Windom Police Department, Windom Ambulance, Lakefield Ambulance, Windom Fire Department, and Windom DOT, according to the MSP report.
Windom is a city and the county seat of Cottonwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,798 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cottonwood County and is situated in the Coteau des Prairies.
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