VILLARD TOWNSHIP, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Wadena man was injured Friday night when his pickup collided with a semi in Todd County.
The crash happened November 6, 2026, at approximately 8:49 p.m. along westbound U.S. Highway 10.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the collision occurred near milepost 111 in Villard Township.
The accident involved a 2016 Ford F-150 pickup and a 1994 Freightliner semi.
Pickup and Semi Collide on Highway 10
The State Patrol reported that both vehicles were traveling westbound on Highway 10 before the collision.
The Ford F-150 and Freightliner semi collided near milepost 111.
Investigators reported that the road surface was dry when the crash occurred.
Authorities have not released additional details explaining what caused the vehicles to collide.
The crash report did not indicate whether either vehicle left the roadway following the impact.
Officials also have not released information about the extent of damage to either vehicle.
Wadena Driver Taken to Staples Hospital
Brian William Heidemann, 53, of Wadena, Minnesota, was driving the 2016 Ford F-150.
Heidemann suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision.
He was transported to Staples Hospital for medical treatment, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Authorities confirmed that Heidemann was wearing his seat belt when the crash occurred.
The report also indicated that the Ford’s airbags did not deploy.
Investigators did not suspect alcohol as a factor involving Heidemann.
The State Patrol did not provide further details about his injuries or condition following treatment.
Brainerd Semi Driver Escapes Injury
Devin James Lokken, 25, of Brainerd, Minnesota, was operating the 1994 Freightliner semi.
Lokken was not injured in the collision, according to the official crash report.
He was wearing his seat belt and did not require transportation to a hospital.
Authorities reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor involving Lokken.
The report listed airbag deployment as not applicable for the Freightliner.
Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond
Several emergency agencies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol following the Friday night collision.
Responding agencies included the Todd County Sheriff’s Office and Wadena County Sheriff’s Office.
Staples Police, Staples Fire, and Lakewood Ambulance also assisted.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Detroit Lakes District handled the crash investigation.
Authorities documented the accident under incident number 26901826.
State Patrol Releases Crash Information
The State Patrol updated the official accident report at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, November 7.
The report listed two vehicles, one injured driver, and dry road conditions.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not suspected for either driver.
The report was marked complete, but officials did not identify which driver caused the collision.
Readers can review the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
Motorists can also visit Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions and traffic alerts.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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