Monday, August 31, 2015

THE DEADLY U.S. ROADS: Winnipeg woman killed, several injured in a four vehicle cash in Albertville, Minnesota




The crash happened on the I-94 in Albertville, Minnesota -- about 650 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg.


CTV Winnipeg
Published Sunday, August 30, 2015 5:12PM CST
Last Updated Sunday, August 30, 2015 5:34PM CST


A fatal crash on a Minnesota highway claimed the life of a Winnipeg woman.

Erin Bateman, 38, died in a four-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon.

It happened on the I-94 in Albertville, Minnesota -- about 650 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg.

Bateman's mother was driving the car at the time.

A 10-year-old girl, also in the vehicle, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

An accident report from the state patrol says all four vehicles were traveling east when a rear end collision occurred.

Eight people were involved in the crash - most of whom sustained minor injuries. 


United States has one of the deadliest road systems in the world, if not the deadliest.  About 34,000 people are killed every year and 2-3 million are injured.  This is on top of the 14,000 homicides committed each year.

So, if you happen to visit, make sure you prepare your will and perhaps say a prayer if you are religious.