LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. James man was injured Friday evening when a semi-truck and minivan collided on Highway 60.
The crash occurred October 30, 2026, around 7:38 p.m. near LaClaire Street in Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the minivan driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Semi and Minivan Collide on Highway 60
The collision involved a 2007 International semi-truck and a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
State Patrol investigators reported the semi was traveling southbound on North Main Street before stopping for traffic.
The semi then pulled onto Highway 60, where the collision occurred.
The State Patrol stated that one driver failed to see the other before the crash.
However, the public report does not clearly identify which driver failed to see the other vehicle.
Road conditions were dry when the collision occurred.
St. James Man Injured and Hospitalized
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the injured driver as Brian Lee Westman, 72, of St. James, Minnesota.
Westman was driving the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country when the collision occurred.
He suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening and was transported to Mayo Clinic Health System in Blue Earth County.
The State Patrol reported that Westman was wearing a seat belt.
Airbags deployed in the Chrysler minivan during the collision.
The report does not provide further information about Westman’s injuries or his condition after arriving at the hospital.
St. Peter Semi Driver Escapes Injury
The semi-truck driver was identified as Edward Carl Olson, 29, of St. Peter, Minnesota.
Olson was operating the 2007 International semi-truck.
He was not injured and was not transported to a medical facility.
State Patrol records indicate Olson was wearing a seat belt.
Airbag deployment was listed as not applicable for the semi.
Alcohol was not suspected for Olson. The report lists alcohol involvement as pending for Westman.
That pending designation does not establish that alcohol contributed to the crash.
Emergency Crews Respond to Lake Crystal Crash
Several emergency agencies responded to the Friday evening collision.
Responding agencies included Lake Crystal Ambulance, Lake Crystal Fire Department, and the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency personnel assisted at the intersection while authorities handled the crash response.
The public report does not identify how long the roadway was affected.
Motorists can visit Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions and traffic restrictions.
State Patrol Releases Highway 60 Crash Details
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the collision under incident number 26201907.
The crash falls within the agency’s Mankato district.
The official incident information was last updated October 30, 2026, at 11:22 p.m.
The report lists one injured driver and one uninjured driver.
No citations or final legal determination of fault were identified in the supplied crash summary.
Readers can review the Minnesota State Patrol crash reports for official information.
The State Patrol’s Mankato district can also be contacted at 507-344-2750 for case information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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