Worthington, MN (Northwestiowanow.com) — A Worthington woman, whose vehicle caused an accident on the interstate in Nobles County is dead. The Minnesota State Patrol says the 2011 Chevy Equinox operated by 75 year old Christie Eichner was stopped on the travel portion of Interstate 90 Eastbound, and was struck from behind by a 2023 Dodge Ram driven by 45 year old Elly Jo Wagner of Redfield, South Dakota.

Wagner and two passengers were uninjured. The accident report says Eichner was not wearing a safety belt and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital in Worthington.

The accident occurred at 1pm Saturday. It’s unclear if Eichner died from injuries in the crash or why her vehicle was stopped.