John C. Ploetz, 75, killed in collision at Stark Road and Acacia Trail in Chisano County, Minnesota

Modified Date: 
Thu, 12/14/2017 - 9:25am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, December 10, 2017

American Legion post commander killed after driver runs stop sign north of metro

Ploetz, along with his wife, owned and operated Lofgren Trucking in nearby Rush City for 30 years until 2005. He also was the longtime commander of Harris American Legion Post 139 at the time of his death.

Motorist accused of running stop sign north of Twin Cities, killing other driver, has long history of violations

Butau, of Cambridge, has been convicted in Minnesota eight times for speeding, twice for driving with a suspended license, twice for having expired vehicle tabs and once for running a stop sign and for texting while driving.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
John C. Ploetz
Heidi L. Butau

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