Jaws Of Life Frees Accident Victim

Thursday, October 4 at 10 a.m. Molly Bruininga of Battle Lake was travelling southbound on Lake Ave. and driving a 2001 Subaru Legacy. As she was passing through the intersection of Main Street, a 2008 Jeep Wrangler driven by Michelle Hart also of Battle Lake failed to yield the right of way while travelling westbound on Main St. and struck Bruininga’s vehicle. Hart was not injured, however, Bruininga was transported to Lake Region Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Battle Lake Police Department responded and was also assisted by the Battle Lake Area Rescue and Battle Lake Area Fire Department.