On September 27, 2024, at approximately 5:40 PM, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a crash with injuries just east of the intersection of County Road 65 and 325th Avenue, in Melrose Township. This location is less than a quarter of a mile from the city of Melrose. The initial report was that there had been a two-vehicle crash and there was a male party bleeding from the arm.
Upon arrival, Stearns County Deputies learned Tyler Alm, 45, of Alexandria, had been driving a 2012 Hyundai Sante Fe westbound on County Road 65, when it suffered a blown tire. Alm reported he turned his head back to investigate what had happened. In the process, he crossed the center line and struck a 2017 Toyota Camry head on that had been traveling eastbound on County Road 65. Both vehicles were traveling highway speeds and suffered severe damage during the crash. The Camry had been driven by Zachary Cole, 26, of Sleepy Eye. He suffered unknown injuries and was transported to the Melrose Hospital. A passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries, believed to be non-life-threatening, and was also transported to the Melrose Hospital. Alcohol and drugs are not determined to be a contributing factor in the crash. Alm was issued a citation for driving after revocation and no proof of insurance.
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Melrose Police Department, Melrose Fire Department, and Melrose Ambulance Service.
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