HIBBING, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — Four people, including two young boys, were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision in Hibbing.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
The collision occurred at Highway 169 and 11th Avenue West in St. Louis County.
Authorities say a Ford Focus entered the intersection against a red traffic signal and struck a Chevrolet Equinox.
Ford Focus Runs Red Light, Strikes Turning SUV
According to the State Patrol, a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling southbound on Highway 169.
The SUV was making a left turn at 11th Avenue West with a green turn arrow.
Meanwhile, a 2014 Ford Focus was traveling northbound on Highway 169.
Investigators say the Focus driver entered the intersection against a red light and struck the turning Equinox.
Both vehicles had their airbags deploy during the collision.
Road conditions were dry when the accident occurred.
Two Young Boys Among Four Injured
The Ford Focus was driven by Gina Marie Ross, 69, of Hibbing.
Ross suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.
Three passengers in her vehicle also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
They included two boys, ages 6 and 8, and Keith Robert Passeri, 33, of Hibbing.
All four injured occupants were taken to Fairview for medical treatment.
The State Patrol confirmed everyone inside the Ford was wearing a seat belt.
Additional details about their injuries or conditions following treatment were not released.
Chevrolet Driver Escapes Injury
The Chevrolet Equinox was driven by Benjamin Allen Wagner, 38, of Hibbing.
Wagner was not injured in the collision and did not require hospital treatment.
Authorities confirmed he was wearing a seat belt.
The Chevrolet’s airbags deployed during the crash.
Alcohol was not suspected for anyone involved, according to the State Patrol.
Emergency Crews Respond to Highway 169
The Hibbing Police Department assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the collision.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Hibbing Fire Department and ambulance personnel assisted at the scene.
Emergency responders provided medical assistance to those injured in the accident.
No fatalities were reported.
State Patrol Documents Red-Light Collision
The Minnesota State Patrol documented the crash under incident number 26311316.
The public crash report was last updated November 3, 2026, at 7:33 p.m.
The report lists the available information as complete.
Although the report describes the Ford entering against a red light, it does not list any citations or charges.
Readers can review the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
Drivers can also visit Minnesota 511 for current traffic and highway conditions.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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