Fatal Accident In Murray County
Wed 5-5-2021
A two vehicle collision at the intersection of HWY 59 and Lime Lake Drive on Monday night in Avoca Mn in Murray county claimed the lives of two men from South Dakota. The Murray County Sheriff’s office says 26 year old John Bretsch of Frederick, SD and 37 year old Kyle Ray Thompson of Huron SD collided at the intersection. Bretsch was driving northbound on hwy 59 in a Chevy Silverado and Thompson was in an Impala going southbound when the two vehicles collided. Both drivers were killed in the accident and it is unknown if they were wearing their seatbelts. They were taken to Murray county Medical Center. The Murray County Sheriff’s office, Murry County Ambulance and Slayton Fire assisted on scene.