Teenager Killed in Weather Related Crash

LAKEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota high school student has died in a two-vehicle crash on a slushy road.

That brings the number of people killed in weather-related crashes to five since a snowstorm swept into Minnesota on Monday.

Lakeville police say the 17-year-old was a student at Lakeville North High School. She was driving her Pontiac Grand Prix when she lost control on a slush-covered road, slid sideways and collided with a GMC Acadia.

The crash happened at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday a quarter-mile north of the school.

The driver and passenger in the other vehicle had minor injuries. Police did not release the victim's name, but a notice sent out by the school identified her as Alyssa Ettl

Heavy snow and ice has contributed to hundreds of traffic accidents around Minnesota.