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Woman who hit attorney in crash charged with DWI
Published Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A Moorhead woman faces charges stemming from a crash that seriously injured two Fergus Falls residents in a crash Sept. 12 in Mahnomen County.
Mary Marie Osenga, 33, was charged in Mahnomen County District Court with two counts of criminal vehicular operation and two counts of fourth-degree DWI.
Osenga was the driver of a car that failed to yield. The driver of a motorcycle, attorney Daniel Madsen, 45, Fergus Falls, was seriously injured. His passenger, Kristie Meyer, 46, also was injured.
District court records show that Osenga made a left turn in front of the motorcycle on U.S. Highway 59 at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 113, the Minnesota State Patrol said. The vehicle and motorcycle collided head-on.
Neither Madsen or Meyer were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, at 11:53 p.m. on Sept. 12, according to the State Patrol.
According to court documents, Meyer suffered a skull fracture, broken legs, a broken pelvis and a crushed foot. Madsen suffered broken arms and a broken pelvis, the court documents state.
Both were taken to area hospitals. Meyer later was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Madsen was transported to a hospital in Fargo.
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The Daily Journal is happy to host community conversations about news and life in Fergus Falls and the surrounding area. As hosts, we expect guests will show respect for each other. That means we don't threaten or defame each other, and we keep conversations free of personal attacks. Witty is great. Abusive is not. If you think a post violates these standards, don't escalate the situation. Instead, flag the comment to alert us. We'll take action if necessary. It's not hard. This should be a place where people want to read and contribute -- a place for spirited exchanges of opinion. So those who persist with racist, defamatory or abusive postings risk losing the privilege to post at all.Posted by SallyRay (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How very sad. Get well soon Dan and Kristie.
Posted by bucksteel (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This info was in the Fargo Forum last Wednesday.
Posted by SallyRay (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ok so the journal is about a week behind...are you surprised?
Posted by vikingfan07 (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thats a terrible accident, Dan was my attorney, nicest guy you'll ever meet. Get well soon Dan and Kristie. And I hope they sue the bajesus out of the suspect.
Posted by JL (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He's an attorney, I am sure he will, for the medical bills at least
Posted by mgdbottled (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Any damages recovered for medical bills would have to be paid back to the insurance company under the collateral source rule. They can only collect on pain and suffering, loss of income, loss of consortium, type damages. Noneconomic damages like pain and suffering has been capped by most states. Maximum amount that can be awarded in Michigan is $250,000. Doesn't matter if you suffer extreme pain from the injuries for the rest of you life. It's only worth $250,000.
Posted by Jerry (anonymous) on September 23, 2008 at 11:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Skull fracture, who says that there should not be a helmet law, I bet they wear one if they get on a murder-cycle again! Get well soon, then make sure the drunk driver gets a good long prison stay, not a pat on the hand!
Posted by JAnderson (anonymous) on September 25, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is a sad situation...but unfortunate because a skull fracture could have been avoided by wearing a helmet. Get well soon.
Posted by summer13 (anonymous) on September 27, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, being away from home, I just read about this! How are Dan and Kristie? Are they home yet? Too bad
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