At 9:42 p.m. Monday evening the Martin County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a report of an automobile accident in the 1700 block of 120th Street (County Road 26) west of Fairmont.
A Pontiac sedan was located was located, rolled over in a field off the roadway. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has been identified as Tyler Bonin, 39, of Fairmont. The accident remains under investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the Minnesota State Patrol, Fairmont Police Department, Fairmont Fire Department, and Mayo Ambulance.
Tyler was previously employed for many years by KSUM/KFMC radio in the sales department. Our heartfelt personal condolences go to his family and friends on this tragic loss.