Jori Jones Obituary – Car Accident: In loving memory of Gustavus Adolphus women’s hockey player killed in two-vehicle crash north of Montevideo.
Jori Jones, a beloved Raider Alumni and current Gustavus Student Athlete tragically lost her life in a recent car accident. Jori was a talented athlete and a beautiful soul, known for her infectious smile and genuine spirit.
Jori Jones died, while three of her teammates sustained injuries, following a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Sunday afternoon north of Montevideo.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a collision occurred between a Chevy Equinox and a Dodge Caravan in Chippewa County. The incident took place at a four-way intersection on Highway 40, with the Equinox travelling eastbound and the Caravan heading southbound on Highway 29.
The collision happened around 12:40 p.m. and involved four young women who were in the Equinox. According to investigators, it has been reported that one of the vehicles involved in the incident failed to stop for a stop sign. However, the specific vehicle that failed to stop has not been specified at this time.
According to a recent post on the State Patrol website, it has been reported that a tragic accident has claimed the life of 19-year-old Jori Jones from Little Canada. The young individual succumbed to their injuries sustained in the crash. In a recent incident, three individuals were involved in a car accident and subsequently received medical attention at Montevideo Hospital. The driver of the SUV, identified as 19-year-old Gianna Gasparini from Lakeville, along with her passengers, 20-year-old Kayla Bluhm from Chisago City and 19-year-old Lily Mortenson from Champlin, were treated for injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening.
The driver of the minivan, identified as a 28-year-old woman from Benson, has been treated and subsequently released.
The announcement of Jori’s passing was flooded by heartfelt tributes and condolences across social media. She will be sorely missed.
“We lost a very, very bright light yesterday! One of the sweetest, kindest, gentlest souls you’ll ever meet. She was an angel here on earth. Her beautiful smile lit up every room she walked into. She was thoughtful and kind to everyone she met. Every kid wanted to be like Jori. she was perfect in every way!! We were blessed to experience the love and light her sweet soul exuded,” a tribute post shared on Facebook read.
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