Luke Mathew Hershey Obituary
A fatal collision occurred early in the morning on September 26, 2024, on MN Hwy 13 near Freeborn County Road 35 in Hartland Township, Minnesota. The crash involved a Pontiac Grand Am and a Kenworth truck tractor with a trailer.
The Pontiac Grand Am, driven by 26-year-old Luke Mathew Hershey from Hartland, MN, was traveling northbound, while the Kenworth truck was heading southbound when the vehicles collided. Hershey, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The airbags in his vehicle deployed during the crash.
Luke Mathew Hershey Obituary
The road conditions at the time were reported as dry. Local authorities, including the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office, New Richland Police Department, Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, and emergency services from Hartland and New Richland, responded to the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, but it has been confirmed that alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
In conclusion, we offer our love and compassion to the family in the coming days and weeks. In addition, years. Moreover, this pain never ends for most, one must accept such. Furthermore, often families request privacy. However, almost always, support during this incredibly difficult time. Lastly, this spirit will become deeply missed and forever remembered. Thus, for the kindness and joy brought into the lives of those around. Lastly, lastly, God bless!
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