2 hospitalized after crash in Richfield

Authorities at the scene of a crash at Nicollet Avenue South and 71st Street in Richfield on Aug. 14, 2023. (KSTP-TV)
Two people were taken to a hospital early Monday morning following a crash in Richfield.
Richfield Police Lt. Brad Drayna said officers were called to the intersection of 71st Street and Nicollet Avenue South at 2:53 a.m.
Investigators believe one of the vehicles failed to yield while turning onto Nicollet Avenue, resulting in the crash.
Both drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening.
Drayna says the driver who failed to yield was cited and the other driver is believed to have been impaired by alcohol.
The crash is under investigation.