Wabasha County Crash: Driver Injured After Mazda Rolls Off Highway 61

Wabasha County, MN – Authorities in Wabasha County responded to a single-vehicle crash on February 9, 2025, after a Mazda 6 lost control, left the roadway, rolled, and struck a tree on Southbound Highway 61 near Milepost 44 in Minneiska.

Crash Details

• Time of Incident: 8:09 PM
• Road Conditions: Dry
• Vehicle Involved: 2008 Mazda 6
• Airbag Deployment: Yes
• Seatbelt Worn: No
• Alcohol Involvement: No

Driver Information

• Driver: Eliezer Hernandez Santiago, 31, of Winona, MN
• Injury Type: Non-life-threatening
• Transported To: Wabasha Hospital

Emergency responders from Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Kellogg Fire, and Wabasha Ambulance assisted at the scene.

Authorities urge all motorists to drive cautiously and always wear seat belts to reduce the risk of injury in accidents.

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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News