1 Killed, 1 Injured in Cosmos Car Accident
The State Patrol said the van driver, David Teawalt, 65, of Minneapolis, died, and the pickup driver, Andrew Jones, 40, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was hurt.
David Teawalt, 65, of Minneapolis, was killed in a head-on car crash on Highway 7 near 560th Avenue, east of Cosmos, on November 9, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
What Happened on Highway 7 Near Cosmos
The crash happened at about 3:12 p.m., the State Patrol said. It took place on Highway 7 near 560th Avenue, east of Cosmos in Meeker County. A van was heading eastbound and a pickup was heading westbound on Highway 7 when the two vehicles collided. Teawalt was the driver of the van and died in the crash. The pickup driver, Andrew Jones, 40, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was taken to Hutchinson Health Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the State Patrol.
What Remains Open in the State Patrol Review
Cosmos firefighters, the Meeker County Sheriff's Office and Cosmos Ambulance helped the State Patrol at the scene. The State Patrol said alcohol was not a factor. The State Patrol has not announced any charges. It has not said what investigators have determined about the collision.
A full investigation into a serious crash often takes weeks, and sometimes months. Investigators usually wait for vehicle data and lab results before they finish their report.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- bringmethenews.com, “Twin Cities man killed in head-on crash in rural Minnesota”
- wctrib.com, “One driver dies in crash east of Cosmos, Minnesota”
- ingstadmedia.com, “Fatal Meeker County Crash”
- wjon.com, “One Driver Dies In Highway 7 Head-on Crash Near Cosmos”
- willmarradio.com, “Man killed in van-pickup crash near Cosmos”
- ingstadmedia.com, “ONE KILLED IN MEEKER COUNTY CRASH”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Minnesota usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
Free Legal Consultation
Paid Advertisement
Hello, we're Candice Bond and Stefano Formica of Bond Legal. We put injured people across Minnesota and their families first, walking you through every option so you can make the best decision for your recovery. If you've been injured, or your family has lost someone, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Advertising disclosure
Bond Legal is organized as an LLC in Illinois and as a Professional Corporation in California. Bond Legal, LLC lawyers are licensed in AL, AR, FL, GA, HI, MN, MO, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, WV and WY. Bond Legal, PC lawyers are licensed in CA, CO, IA, IL, MI, MT, TN, TX, and WA. Legal services are limited to the foregoing states. *Candice Bond is licensed in CA, IA, IL, TN, TX & WA only and can be contacted at 17500 Red Hill Ave. #100 Irvine, CA 92614, 949-988-7100, cmbond@bondlegalgroup.com. *Stefano Formica is licensed in CA and NV only. "Pay $0 Unless We Win For You," means that clients have no responsibility to pay Bond Legal any fees or costs except upon a monetary recovery. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Some cases may be co-counseled with other lawyers. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.