Minnesota horse-drawn wagon driver dies after possible heart attack

3031938+wagon.jpg — Fred Zwart of New London, Minn., right, is shown in this 2006 file photo providing a carriage ride in Spicer during Winter Fest. The well-known horseman died Dec. 15 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was injured Saturday after his horse apparently spooked, but he was credited by witnesses with keeping his wagon on the road and not seriously injuring others. (Ron Adams / West Central Tribune file photo.)

By Kelly Boldan, Forum News Service

December 15, 2016 at 2:54 PM

WILLMAR, MINN. - The driver of a horse-drawn wagon injured Dec. 10 during a ride in rural Willmar died Dec. 15 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.

The death notice for Fred R. Zwart, 80, of New London, was posted Thursday on the Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Home web site .

Zwart suffered injuries , including a possible heart attack, after his horses spooked and ran about a mile during a wagon ride for visitors Dec. 10 at the popular "Celebrate the Light of the World" outdoor light event at the Chad and Angela Koosman residence north of Willmar. The holiday light event serves as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar.

Minnesota horse-drawn wagon driver dies after possible heart attack

WILLMAR, MINN. -- The driver of a horse-drawn wagon injured Dec. 10 during a ride in rural Willmar died Dec. 15 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.