David Elders Obituary, Death – A tragic accident in central Minnesota claimed the life of an Illinois semi-truck driver late Tuesday night. Authorities identified the victim as 60-year-old David Elders of Joliet, Illinois.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Interstate 94 in Sauk Centre Township. Elders was driving his semi-truck when, for reasons yet to be determined, the vehicle veered off the roadway and overturned in a ditch. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Elders had already succumbed to his injuries.
A passenger in the truck, a 61-year-old woman also from Joliet, was injured in the crash but only sustained minor injuries, authorities said. She was treated at the scene, though details on whether she required hospitalization were not immediately provided.
At the time of the accident, road conditions were reportedly dry, according to the State Patrol. Investigators are working to determine what may have caused the truck to leave the roadway. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and officials have not released any further details regarding potential factors such as driver fatigue, mechanical issues, or other contributing circumstances.
Elders’ death marks another fatal crash on Minnesota highways, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by truck drivers and other motorists. The Minnesota State Patrol is continuing its investigation into the incident.