Granite Falls Township, Chippewa County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two drivers were injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 23.
The crash happened around 10:46 a.m. on November 8, 2026, near 110th Street Southeast.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The injured drivers were identified as Paul M. Rosendahl, 94, of Willmar, and Kelly Ann Koskela, 58, of Hutchinson.
Both were taken to Granite Falls Hospital for medical treatment.
Two Vehicles Collide on Highway 23
According to the State Patrol, a 2020 Ford EcoSport and a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country were traveling southbound.
The vehicles collided near the intersection of Highway 23 and 110th Street Southeast.
The crash occurred in Granite Falls Township in Chippewa County.
Investigators reported that airbags deployed in both vehicles during the collision.
The State Patrol did not provide details explaining how the two vehicles collided.
No information was released about either vehicle’s speed before the crash.
Hutchinson Woman Injured in Ford SUV
Kelly Ann Koskela, 58, of Hutchinson, was driving the 2020 Ford EcoSport.
According to the crash report, Koskela suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.
She was transported to Granite Falls Hospital for further medical care.
Authorities confirmed Koskela was wearing her seat belt when the collision occurred.
The Ford’s airbags deployed during the crash.
A 15-year-old female passenger was also inside the Ford.
The teenager was wearing her seat belt and was not injured, according to the State Patrol.
The report did not identify the juvenile passenger.
94-Year-Old Willmar Driver Also Injured
The second vehicle was a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Paul M. Rosendahl, 94, of Willmar.
Rosendahl suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Granite Falls Hospital.
The State Patrol confirmed he was wearing a seat belt when the crash happened.
The Chrysler’s airbags also deployed during the collision.
Janet Faye Hedy, 70, of Willmar, was riding as a passenger in the Chrysler.
Hedy was wearing her seat belt and was not injured.
Neither passenger was listed as requiring hospital treatment.
Dry Roads Reported at Crash Scene
The State Patrol reported dry road conditions at the time of the accident.
Alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either driver.
The report did not identify a specific cause of the collision.
Authorities also did not report any additional vehicles involved in the crash.
Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond
Several emergency agencies assisted following the Highway 23 collision.
Responding agencies included the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, Maynard EMS, Maynard Fire Department, and Granite Falls EMS.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Marshall District handled the crash report.
The incident was recorded under case number 26302111.
The public report was last updated at 2:07 p.m. on November 8, 2026.
At that time, the State Patrol indicated the available information was believed complete.
Readers can review the incident through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates website.
Older crash reports can be found through the Minnesota State Patrol Incident Search.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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