GoFundMe page raising funds for family of Albert Lea man killed in crash

Published 6:07 am Thursday, December 12, 2024

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A GoFundMe page started for the family of an Albert Lea man killed Tuesday night in a crash in Windom has raised more than $9,000 as of Thursday morning.

Hunter Tim Allan Schwartz, 28, died from injuries sustained in a crash with another vehicle on Highway 71 in Windom.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the roads were snowy and icy at the time of the crash.

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The driver of the other vehicle and her three juvenile passengers were also injured.

A family member who started the GoFundMe page stated Schwartz was on his way home from work at the time of the crash.

“This devastating loss has left Ashley a widow and their two young boys without their father,” the family member wrote. “During this incredibly difficult time, any support you can offer, whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this fundraiser, would mean the world to Ashley and her family.”

To donate, people can visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ashley-and-her-boys-after-tragic-loss.