Couple killed in 2-vehicle crash in Elk River identified

February 19, 2019 at 2:20AM

Authorities on Monday identified the couple who were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Elk River over the weekend.

Stanley A. Swen, 77, and Victoria L. Swen, 68, died in the crash late Sunday afternoon on southbound Hwy. 169 at 221st Avenue NW., according to the State Patrol.

The motorist in the other vehicle, 42-year-old Wesley M. Cemenski of Princeton, was treated for noncritical injuries.

According to the patrol:

Stanley Swen was driving his car on westbound 221st Avenue NW. and attempting to cross Hwy. 169 when Cemenski's pickup hit the couple.

Cemenski had the right of way at the intersection, the patrol said.

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