CLINTON, Big Stone County (trfnews.i234.me) — Two drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 75 Tuesday evening.
The Minnesota State Patrol said the crash happened at 5:34 p.m. on December 16, 2025. The location was U.S. Highway 75 at 1st Avenue in Clinton. Road conditions were listed as dry.
What happened
Troopers said a Chevrolet pickup was leaving the parking lot of Big Stone Ag Service Supply. A Ford F-150 was traveling south on Highway 75. The vehicles collided near the intersection.
The crash report did not list a second collision. It also did not list a reason for the crash. It did not list any citations.
Drivers and injuries
The Ford driver was Rick Thomas Gilsdorf, 54, of Graceville. Troopers listed non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a Graceville hospital, according to the report.
The report lists seat belt use as “no” for Gilsdorf. It also lists airbags as deployed in the Ford.
The Chevrolet driver was Robert James Fletcher, 86, of Clinton. Troopers listed non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to an Ortonville hospital, according to the report.
The report lists seat belt use as “no” for Fletcher. It also lists airbags as deployed in the Chevrolet.
Troopers listed alcohol as not involved.
Emergency response
Agencies listed on the scene included the Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office and the Clinton Fire Department. Clinton First Responders and Graceville Ambulance also assisted, according to the report.
Report details
The State Patrol lists the incident as an injury crash. The report number is ICR 25604197. The report was last updated at 8:44 p.m. The entry was marked “information believed complete.”
Helpful links
Drivers can check road conditions on Minnesota 511.
More information about the agency is available through the Minnesota State Patrol website.
Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office information is posted here. Clinton Fire Department information is posted here.
Ortonville Area Health Services information is available at oahs.us. Graceville Hospital information is available through Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital.
Anyone with information can call 320-223-6666.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.