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WATERTOWN-Watertown man dies in car crash (Created: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:19 PM CDT)

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A 28-year-old Watertown man was pronounced dead Sept. 29 at the scene of County Road 10 and Highway 284 in Waconia after the vehicle he was driving reportedly ran through a stop sign and slammed into a 2008 GMC Savana being driven by Robert L. Naffziger of Brooklyn Park.

According to State Patrol records, Nathan T. Benson, 28, of Watertown, was eastbound on County Road 10 in Waconia when he reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign at Highway 284 at 9:08 a.m. Sept. 29.

The vehicle being driven by Naffziger was southbound on Highway 284. It struck the Benson vehicle, a 1989 Plymouth Voyager, in the driver’s side door. Benson was pronounced dead at the scene. Naffziger suffered minor injuries and was treated at Ridgeview Medical Center.

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Angie wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:47 PM:

" Although this is an unfortunate accident and my heart goes out to Nathan's family, it's not like this intersection is uncontrolled, or has a lot of visual barriers. He ran a stop sign. THAT is not the City's fault and we're lucky he didn't kill an innocent, traffic abiding motorist/biker/pedestrian. "

DE instructor wrote on Oct 2, 2008 11:16 AM:

" How that intersection is not a 4 way stop is beyond me. Now it probably will be, but too late once again. "

Willa wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:57 PM:

" It's unfortunate that someone had to die here. I knew it was just a matter of time. Something should have been done about this intersection long ago. Maybe now, Mayor Schiffman and our other city government officials will step up to the plate and protect others. My condolences to Nathan's family and friends. "

Jesse wrote on Oct 1, 2008 1:41 AM:

" This the most dangerous intersection in Waconia. I have seen numerous accidents in the last several months at this crossing. Its unfortunate and tragic that this has happened.My condolences go out to the families. "

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