Mankato Highway 14 Ramp Crash Injures Faribault Woman
MANKATO (trfnews.i234.me) — A Faribault woman was injured in a crash involving an SUV and a Chevrolet van.
The collision happened Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at approximately 10:29 a.m. in Mankato.
The Minnesota State Patrol placed the crash at Third Avenue and the westbound Highway 14 off-ramp.
One driver was injured, while the other driver was reported unhurt.
Two Vehicles Collided Near Highway 14 Ramp
Investigators said a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder was turning onto Third Avenue from the westbound Highway 14 off-ramp.
A 2018 Chevrolet Express G3500 van was traveling northbound on Third Avenue.
The vehicles collided at the intersection, according to the State Patrol’s account.
The public report does not describe the sequence of impacts or identify which driver had the right of way.
It also does not explain what caused the collision.
The State Patrol recorded dry road conditions at the time.
Faribault Woman Treated for Injuries
Pok Cha Flynn, 68, of Faribault, was driving the Nissan Pathfinder.
The State Patrol classified her injuries as non-life-threatening.
The report identifies MCHS-Mankato as her health care facility.
It does not describe her injuries or provide an update about her condition following treatment.
Investigators reported that Flynn was wearing a seat belt.
The Nissan’s airbags deployed during the crash, according to the report.
Mankato Van Driver Reported Uninjured
Jason Erich Eineke, 41, of Mankato, was driving the Chevrolet Express van.
The State Patrol listed Eineke as uninjured and reported no hospital destination for him.
He was wearing a seat belt when the collision occurred.
The Chevrolet’s airbags also deployed, according to investigators.
Neither driver’s entry listed suspected alcohol involvement.
No passengers were identified in either vehicle in the released report.
Emergency Crews Responded in Mankato
The Mankato Fire Department and Mankato Police Department assisted with the response.
Mayo Ambulance was also listed among the responding services.
The report does not describe each agency’s duties at the intersection.
It provides no details about traffic delays, road closures, or towing arrangements.
The public summary does not list citations or assign responsibility for the crash.
State Patrol Releases Official Case Information
The State Patrol assigned incident number 26201827 to the collision.
Its Mankato district handled the case.
The public incident record was last updated at 1:23 p.m. on October 21.
The agency marked the posted information as believed complete.
Readers can review the official Highway 14 crash record for the available details.
Other public incidents can be found through the State Patrol crash search.
The Mankato district lists 507-344-2750 for case information.
Public crash summaries do not necessarily include all information gathered during an investigation.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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