PENNOCK, Minn. 鈥� Two people died and another was injured Tuesday night after a crash on U.S. Highway 12 near Pennock.
According to a from the Minnesota State Patrol, Joyce Larayne Nokleby, 69, and Llewellyn Reynold Nokleby, 83, both of Benson, died in the crash reported around 7:03 p.m. Tuesday, April 23.
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Another driver, Douglas Claire Robinson, 45, of Waseca, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the CentraCare 鈥� St. Cloud Hospital for treatment. Robinson was the only occupant in his vehicle.
According to the State Patrol, Robinson was driving a 2013 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on Highway 12 as Joyce Nokelby was driving herself and passenger Llewellyn Nokelby westbound in a 2017 Ford Explorer. The two vehicles collided near mile marker 67 on the highway.
Airbags in both vehicles deployed, and all parties were wearing their seat belts. Alcohol was not involved, according to the crash report.
Road conditions were reported dry at the time of the collision.
Pennock is located in central Minnesota, roughly 7.5 miles northeast of Willmar.
The Minnesota State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad, Kandiyohi County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, Kerkhoven Fire Department, Willmar Police Department and CentraCare Ambulance.
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