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Good Samaritans Rescue Man Who Crashed Into Minnesota Lake
A medical condition is believed to be the cause of the crash, according to authorities.
STEARNS COUNTY, MN — An Avon man survived after crashing his car into a central Minnesota lake last week thanks to good Samaritans. Stearns County deputies responded to the crash Friday evening at Lower Spunk Lake in Avon Township.
According to Sheriff Steve Soyka, the man's 2012 Chevrolet Chrysler 200 left the roadway and entered the ditch, hitting an approach. The Chrysler continued through a yard, hitting a raised flower bed garden, and went down the hill into Lower Spunk Lake.
An Avon first responder and good Samaritans helped the driver out of the vehicle. The driver did not sustain any injuries, according to a news release.
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A medical condition is believed to be the cause of the crash, according to authorities. Distracted driving or impaired driving were not contributing factors, police said.
A tow truck removed the Chrysler from the lake. Stearns deputies were assisted by Avon Fire and Rescue and Mayo Ambulance.
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