The Scott County Sheriff’s Department responded to a head-on collision that occurred at approximately 1:54 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the intersection of Panama Avenue and 255th Street East in Cedar Lake Township.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a red 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Wendell Monroe Craft Jr., age 50, of Lonsdale, was traveling southbound on Panama Avenue when it collided with a red 2012 Toyota SUV driven by Patrick Michael Widboom, age 77, of Elko. One adult female was a passenger in Widboom’s vehicle.

All three individuals were transported to St. Francis Hospital for treatment of their injuries.  Widboom was later transferred to Hennepin County Medical Center and was listed in critical, but stable condition.

At the time of the crash, it was snowing and the roadway was partially covered, according to department officials. Alcohol or drugs were not believed to be a factor in the crash.

The incident remains under investigation by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol. Elko-New Market Fire Department, Allina Ambulance and North Memorial Health Ambulance assisted at the scene.