A serious single vehicle accident occurred at mile marker 133 on Highway 61 in Hovland at 12:14 p.m. on Sunday, July 12.
Shyam Prasaad Samudravijayn, 33, India, was driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla southbound on Highway 61 and attempted to pass a pick-up truck. After pulling out to pass, he saw a motorcycle traveling northbound and swerved to get back in his lane. He apparently overcorrected, lost control and went into the ditch, causing the car to roll over.
Witnesses at the scene said they believed Samudravijayn had time to return to his lane, but must have panicked. Possible charges are pending.
Samudravijayn and his passenger, Padma Jeyakumar, 23, India, were both transported to Cook County – North Shore Hospital. At press time, Samudravijayn had been treated and released. No information was available on Jeyakumar’s condition.
Also responding were Hovland First Responders, Sheriff Deputies and Minnesota State Patrol.
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