Minnesota woman dies in crash after vehicle left the road

Courtesy: Minnesota State Patrol
Courtesy: Minnesota State Patrol

(Willmar, MN) -- The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a deadly Christmas eve crash about 20 miles south of Willmar.

Trooper were called to Highway 71 in Renville County following a single-vehicle crash. Investigators say 58-year-old Mary Elizabeth Christensen of Pequot Lakes was not wearing a seat belt when her car left the road. 

Authorities say Christensen died at the scene of the crash. An investigation is ongoing at this time.