Donna Jean Vanthof Killed in U.S. Highway 75 Intersection Crash in Elmer Township, Minnesota on December 24, 2025

A fatal traffic collision was reported on December 24, 2025, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and 21st Street in Elmer Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. According to incident records, a Chrysler Town & Country traveling westbound on 21st Street entered the intersection and collided with a northbound International semi on Highway 75. Road conditions at the time were wet, and multiple emergency agencies responded to the scene.

Donna Jean Vanthof, age 69, of Leota, Minnesota, was a passenger in the Chrysler Town & Country and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. She was transported to Pipestone County Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased. Authorities reported that seat belts were in use and that alcohol was not a contributing factor. The incident involved two vehicles and was later documented as complete by responding agencies.