Victim Identified in Fatal Crash Involving Semi Near Albert Lea

Glenville, MN (KROC-AM News) -  The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the victim of a deadly crash that happened south of Albert Lea Monday.

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22-year-old Hunter Robertson of Glenville was driving a pick-up truck north on I-35 when the truck was struck by a semi traveling south that blew a tire, lost control, and crossed the median.

Robertson was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the semi was identified as 45-year-old Scott Kirton of Hammond, Wisconsin. He suffered minor injuries and was not transported to a health care facility.

The incident occurred just after 8:00 a.m. Monday near Exit 2 in Freeman Township.