Nicollet County Crash: Driver Injured After Losing Control on US Highway 169 
Nicollet County, MN – Authorities responded to a single-vehicle crash on US Highway 169 near Milepost 56 in Mankato on February 13, 2025, at 7:30 AM, after a Honda Accord lost control on snow- and ice-covered roads and crashed into a ditch.
Crash Details
- Time of Incident: 7:30 AM
- Location: Northbound US Highway 169, near Milepost 56, Mankato, MN
- Road Conditions: Snow/Ice
- Vehicle Involved:
- 2009 Honda Accord (Airbag Deployed)
- Seatbelt Worn: Yes
- Alcohol Involvement: No
Injuries & Hospitalization
Honda Accord Driver
- Samantha Elizondo, 32 (New Ulm, MN)
- Injury Type: Non-life-threatening injuries (Transported to MCHS – Mankato)
Emergency responders from North Mankato PD, Mankato PD, Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office, Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office, Mankato Fire Department, and Mayo Ambulance assisted at the scene.
Authorities remind motorists to drive cautiously on snow- and ice-covered roads, especially during morning commutes when conditions can be hazardous.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News