Dennis Dahlstrom and David Rosas Obituary: 15-year-old Eastview High School student identified among two drivers involved in Rosemount car accident near Biscayne Avenue

According to a media release by Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, October 14th at approximately 3:30 p.m. Dakota County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a two-vehicle head on crash on County Road 46 (160th Street West) near Biscayne Avenue in the City of Rosemount.

Witnesses reported a 2012 Ford Fusion, driven by 15-year-old David Rosas of Rosemount, traveling east on County Road 46 near Biscayne Avenue. Rosas was behind a semi-truck and pulled into the westbound lane in a no passing zone in an attempt to pass, the sheriff’s office said. Witnesses reported an oncoming westbound vehicle approaching approximately one-quarter of a mile away, a 2014 Lincoln MKX, driven by 81-year-old Dennis Dahlstrom with passenger 78-year-old Sandra Dahlstrom of Champaign, Illinois.

According to authorities, each driver swerved onto the north shoulder at the same time and collided.

The drivers, David Rosas and Dennis Dahlstrom, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger of the Lincoln, Sandra Dahlstrom, sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital.

“In this tragedy, there were several heroic citizens that stopped to render aid to the victims before first responders arrived. We also thank those responding agencies who assisted in life saving efforts; Rosemount Police Department, Rosemount Fire Department, Allina Health, and the Minnesota State Patrol.”

We extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and friends involved in this tragic incident.

This remains an open investigation. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency and is being assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol.

No further information will be released at this time.