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Two injured in Otter Tail County rear-end crash
Carlos Martinez
Carlos Martinez
Sports Reporter · Fargo, ND
Carlos Martinez, a former sports anchor for Fargo's local NPR affiliate, has been reporting on professional sports for over eight years. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota and is known for his sharp insights into the local professional teams.
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PERHAM, Minn. (KFGO) – Two people were injured in a rear end crash in Otter Tail County yesterday.
The Details
The Minnesota State Patrol says two cars were southbound around 5:10 p.m. when they collided on State Highway 78 near the Rush Lake township.
Troopers say Susan Ament, 69, of Ottertail and Thomas Loerzel, 86, of Perham both suffered non life-threatening injuries in the crash. Both were wearing their seatbelt and taken to Perham Health.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Perham Police, Perham Ambulance and Perham Fire assisted State Patrol Troopers at the scene of the crash.
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Local news from Wahpeton Current
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Health
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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