Teresa Ann Haefner Obituary: 46-Year-Old Killed in Highway 169 Pedestrian Accident in Minnesota

Teresa Ann Haefner, 46, died after being struck by a southbound vehicle while crossing Highway 169 in Southbend Township, Minnesota. The November 5 collision remains under investigation.

Teresa Ann Haefner’s Fatal Pedestrian Accident in South Bend Township

Teresa Ann Haefner, 46, of Mankato, Minnesota, died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 169 in South Bend Township on Thursday morning, November 5, 2026.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol’s crash report, the collision occurred at approximately 6:01 a.m. near milepost 52, close to Blue Earth County Road 69. A southbound Chevrolet Impala struck Haefner as she crossed the highway. She sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The vehicle was driven by 25-year-old Wyatt Richard Fast of Mankato. He was not reported injured. The State Patrol’s report identifies the car as a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and records the roadway as wet at the time of the collision.

Investigation Into the Highway 169 Collision

The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been fully explained in the available reports. The State Patrol’s published account confirms that Haefner was crossing southbound Highway 169 when the vehicle struck her, but it does not establish why the collision occurred.

Alcohol was not suspected for the driver, according to the crash information reported by local media. The available report does not provide a final determination of fault or identify any other contributing factors

Authorities from the Minnesota State Patrol responded, with assistance from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, Mankato Police, South Bend Fire Department and Mayo Ambulance.

Remembering Teresa Ann Haefner

Teresa was 46 years old. Her sudden death in the highway collision is a tragic loss for her loved ones and the Mankato community.

Further information about her family, personal history and funeral arrangements has not been established in the reports reviewed. Those who knew her are left to remember her while grieving her unexpected passing.

Our heartfelt condolences go to Teresa’s family, friends and everyone affected by this loss.

Obituary: Teresa Ann Haefner, 46, of Mankato, Minnesota, died following a pedestrian collision on Highway 169 in South Bend Township on November 5, 2026.

Cause of Death: Fatal injuries after being struck by a southbound 2008 Chevrolet Impala while crossing the highway. Further medical details have not been released.

Funeral Arrangements: No confirmed funeral or memorial details were available in the reports reviewed.

Disclaimer

This article is based on the Minnesota State Patrol crash information and local reporting available at the time of writing. Although the collision and Haefner’s death are documented, the precise circumstances that led to the impact and any final findings about responsibility have not been established. No cause of death beyond the fatal injuries sustained in the collision has been reported.