“Stewartville Woman Killed in Tractor Crash Near Red Wing”

A tragic crash in Goodhue County, Minnesota has claimed the life of a Stewartville woman. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning near the intersection of County Rd. 1 and 210th Ave, approximately seven miles southwest of Red Wing. According to the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office, the crash involved an SUV and a manure spreader being towed by a tractor.

The driver of the SUV, 33-year-old Brenna Amos, was traveling eastbound on County Rd. 1 when she collided with the back end of the manure spreader. The tractor operator, identified as 65-year-old Lyle Dicke of Goodhue, reported that he was driving straight on the two-lane highway when he heard a loud bang and felt the equipment being pushed forward. Dicke immediately called 911 upon realizing that the SUV had struck the spreader.

Tragically, Amos was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while Dicke escaped without any injuries. The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene, and the State Patrol is assisting Goodhue County investigators with accident reconstruction. The Red Wing Fire Department, Red Wing Ambulance, and Goodhue First Responders also provided assistance at the crash site.

This devastating incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to remain vigilant at all times. The authorities are working diligently to determine the cause of the crash and reconstruct the events leading up to the collision.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Brenna Amos during this difficult time. Losing a loved one in such a tragic accident is heartbreaking, and the community will undoubtedly come together to support one another in the wake of this loss..